The nurse is providing counseling to the family of a terminally ill client. The family has children of varying ages. Which statement regarding the reactions of children to death is appropriate for the nurse to include in the counseling session?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A)At about age 8, a child's concept of death matures, and most understand that death is irreversible and that the individual is gone and will not be coming back. Toddlers are not able to fully comprehend ideas related to death, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
B)At about age 8, a child's concept of death matures, and most understand that death is irreversible and that the individual is gone and will not be coming back. Toddlers are not able to fully comprehend ideas related to death, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
C)At about age 8, a child's concept of death matures, and most understand that death is irreversible and that the individual is gone and will not be coming back. Toddlers are not able to fully comprehend ideas related to death, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
D)At about age 8, a child's concept of death matures, and most understand that death is irreversible and that the individual is gone and will not be coming back. Toddlers are not able to fully comprehend ideas related to death, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.

The Nurse Is Providing Counseling to the Family of a Terminally