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Implantation of the embryo outside the uterus is called - ectopic pregnancy. The loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks gestation or delivery of a fetus weighing less than 500 grams is called a/an - spontaneous abortion. The most common causes of neonatal death include - congenital anomalies and preterm birth. Joe and Sarah have arrived for a prenatal visit and an ultrasound. When the ultrasound shows the fetus does not have a heartbeat, the father yells at the physician to look again or to have someone else read the ultrasound. He then storms out of the room. What phase of grief is the father experiencing? - Searching and yearning When working with a family who has had a stillbirth at term, you should - collect mementos and offer them to the family prior to discharge. Ricardo and Maria have just been told that their 12-week fetus does not have a heartbeat. Maria stares blankly at the window and does not respond. What phase of grief is she experiencing? - Shock and numbness One of the best ways to help parents who are living with grief is to - provide them with a list of community resources and support groups. When working with a family who had a term stillbirth - ask to take multiple photographs of the infant with different family members. Romelia's labor was induced at 32 weeks gestation after a third-trimester fetal loss. Her blood pressure has remained high after delivery. Her Muslim culture supports wrapping the deceased newborn in a seamless white sheet and having a burial within 24 hours. Romelia is requesting an early discharge to be at the burial. You should - discuss concerns with the physician and family and individualize her discharge plan to include appropriate outpatient monitoring and follow-up