Check Your Understanding Questions

1.

List the principles of bereavement care that can be used to help families cope with pregnancy loss.

2.

The nurse educates the patient who has experienced a pregnancy loss on what to do when her milk comes in. What should be included in this education?

3.

Explain the benefits of debriefing after an IPFD.

4.

Explain the importance of discussing the signs of PPD with persons and their partners, after experiencing an IPFD.

5.

List ways nurses can help families deal with grief after a neonatal loss.