Which of the following statements would the nurse expect a 5-year old boy to say whose pet gerbil just died:

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A 5 year old views death in "degrees", so the child most likely will say that "he is just a bit dead". Personification of death occurs in ages 7 to 9 as well as believing they can avoid death by being good. Denying death using jokes and attributing life qualities to death occurs during age 3-5.

Which of the Following Statements Would the Nurse Expect a 5-Year