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The Nurse Is Working in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

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The nurse is working in a pediatric intensive care unit. A young couple has just been informed that their 6-year-old son has died after being in the unit for 1 month. The couple is grief stricken and says to the nurse, "We can't believe this has happened. He was too young. God is watching over him. Do you believe he is with God?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?


A) "It was his time. He is in a better place."
B) "He suffered enough. He is at peace now."
C) "I believe he is with angels, but tell me what you think."
D) "Even though he is gone, you can have more children later."

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