AWHONN POEP Module 14 Perinatal Loss Questions and
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Marlene, a new nurse working on the unit, asks you to explain perinatal palliative care. What
is your BEST response? Correct Ans-Perinatal palliative care is a family centered approach
that enhances maternity care with emotional, sociocultural, and spiritual support for parents
who are continuing a pregnancy affected by a life-limiting fetal condition.
The term used to describe differences in how perinatal loss is experienced by each parent is
Correct Ans-incongruent grief
Rhonda, a 25-year-old Native American woman, gave birth a stillborn infant at term after a
cord accident. She has been stoic since the birth and refuses to see the baby. You should
Correct Ans-ascertain Rhonda's wishes regarding the family seeing the baby and if she
agrees, provide a separate room for the family to see the baby.
Karen gave birth to a 22-week gestation stillborn baby boy. She has had many visitors and her
significant other has been very supportive. Despite this, Karen has not been responsive and
appears to be numb. One of the best ways to help Karen is to Correct Ans-notify the
provider of your findings and provide Karen with a list of community resources and support
groups.
When working with a family who had a term stillbirth the nurse should Correct Ans-
ascertain the parents' wishes regarding any culture or religious beliefs and support their
wishes.
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