The Nurse Observes That a Seriously Ill Child Passively Accepts

The nurse observes that a seriously ill child passively accepts all painful procedures. The nurse should recognize that this is most likely an indication that the child is experiencing which of the following?

A) Sense of hopefulness
B) Sense of chronic sorrow
C) Belief that procedures are a deserved punishment
D) Belief that procedures are an important part of care