A Parent Is Concerned About Her Children's Reaction Should Their

A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother die. In planning a response, the nurse is guided by the understanding that:

A) Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them.
B) Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves.
C) The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this.
D) Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.