A mother of two school-age children tells the nurse that her husband has recently been deployed overseas. The mother is concerned about the children's constant interest in watching TV news coverage of military activities overseas. Which suggestion from the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The most appropriate suggestion from the nurse is to spend time with the children and take cues from them about how much they want to discuss. This allows the mother to provide support to her children and address their concerns while letting them express themselves in a way that is comfortable for them. Ignoring their interest or allowing them to watch as much television as they want may not be helpful for their emotional well-being. Simply waiting for everything to return to normal is not a realistic or helpful suggestion. Finally, distracting the children from their concerns may not help them process their emotions and could cause more problems in the long run.

A Mother of Two School-Age Children Tells the Nurse That