A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stillbirth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the initial grieving process?

Rationale: A. Avoiding discussion of the newborn can invalidate the client’s grief and hinder emotional healing. The nurse should encourage expression of feelings and provide opportunities for memory-making. B. Reassuring the client about future pregnancies minimizes the current loss and is not therapeutic during initial grief. C. The client and family should decide who can see the newborn; encouraging contact can help with closure and mourning. D. Offering photos and mementos (e.g., footprints, lock of hair, identification band) supports the grieving process and provides tangible memories that assist in acceptance and coping.