A 5-year-old child is admitted to a hospice facility with a diagnosis of a metastatic brain tumor. What nursing consideration should be made when dealing with terminally ill children?

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When dealing with terminally ill children, it's important to communicate in a way that is meaningful and comforting to them. Explaining death in terms of the child's religious beliefs can provide comfort and understanding, tailored to their personal and familial context. Avoiding involvement in decision-making, discouraging discussions about death, and equating death to sleep can be misleading or frightening for a child.

A 5-Year-Old Child Is Admitted to a Hospice Facility with a Diagnosis