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. Discourage the client from allowing friends to see the newborn: Restricting contact can hinder the grieving process. Allowing the client and close family or friends to see and hold the baby can help them acknowledge the loss, express emotions, and begin healthy mourning. B. Offer to take pictures of the newborn for the client: Offering photographs provides the family with tangible memories that can support the grieving and healing process. Many parents later find comfort in having keepsakes, even if they initially decline them. C. Assure the client that she can have additional children: Statements about future pregnancies minimize the client’s current grief and loss. The nurse should focus on supporting the client’s emotional needs in the present rather than redirecting attention. D. Avoid talking to the client about the newborn: Avoiding discussion invalidates the client’s feelings and may intensify emotional isolation. Talking about the newborn by name, if known, acknowledges the baby’s existence and validates the parents’ grief, which is essential for emotional healing.