A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the differences that occur with grieving in children, adolescents, and adults. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify what as characteristic of adolescents?

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Adolescents typically mourn by talking about the loss, crying, reflecting on it, and sometimes becoming dramatic. Children typically view death as reversible, not understanding that death is permanent until about the age of 7 years. Children also need repeated explanations to understand the loss. Adults may believe that there is a time limit on how long it is socially acceptable to grieve.

A Group of Nursing Students Is Reviewing Information About the Differences