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Loss & Grief
In Childbearing
Question | Answer |
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At ____ and above we provide a death certificate | 20 weeks and above |
Common initial triad for grief | Guilt, blame, anger |
Phases of grief | 1) Shock/numbness, 2) yearning/searching, 3) disoriented/disorganized, 4) resolution/reorganization |
Role of RN in communication | Offer your presence, ask "is there anything I can do for you", ACKNOWLEDGE the loss, identify the baby by name |
During labor, we communicate by providing ___ terms and _____ descriptions; walking ____ | Simple terms; clear descriptions; step by step |
Role of RN in care (besides communication) | 1) Provide time to grieve, 2) interpret normal feelings, 3) allow for individual differences, 4) address cultural/spiritual needs of parents, 5) attend to physical comfort |
If a parent wants to see their dead baby, we would do the following | Bath with baby lotion, dress them, showcase hands/beauty, keep mementos on unit, provide privacy, allow visits from famil/friends, pictures |
True or false: we can assist in funeral arrangements for the baby | True |