Mrs.Donaldson's father has just died.She says to the nurse,"How will I help my young son cope with this loss?" What information can the nurse provide to Mrs.Donaldson?

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Giving the child permission to be sad and expressing their feelings is important in coping with loss. It is important for the child to feel supported and not rushed through their grieving process. It is also important to provide age-appropriate explanations and avoid euphemisms such as "went to sleep" to prevent confusion or fear. Dealing with one's own grief privately is also important, but it does not directly address the question of how to help the child cope. Praying with the child may be appropriate for families that value religious or spiritual practices, but it is not universally applicable.

MrsDonaldson's Father Has Just Died