The sibling of an adolescent client with Down syndrome was hit by a car and killed.The mother plans to hold the funeral before the client gets out of the hospital.Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse when the mother asks if this is the right decision to make?

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A) The client with Down syndrome will experience grief and loss as any individual would. The client should be allowed to choose for himself, within reason, if he wants to attend the funeral. This client needs closure for the grief he will have. Telling the mother she did the right thing is not appropriate. Neither is it appropriate to advise her to let others make the decision or tell her to postpone the decision.
B) The client with Down syndrome will experience grief and loss as any individual would. The client should be allowed to choose for himself, within reason, if he wants to attend the funeral. This client needs closure for the grief he will have. Telling the mother she did the right thing is not appropriate. Neither is it appropriate to advise her to let others make the decision or tell her to postpone the decision.
C) The client with Down syndrome will experience grief and loss as any individual would. The client should be allowed to choose for himself, within reason, if he wants to attend the funeral. This client needs closure for the grief he will have. Telling the mother she did the right thing is not appropriate. Neither is it appropriate to advise her to let others make the decision or tell her to postpone the decision.
D) The client with Down syndrome will experience grief and loss as any individual would. The client should be allowed to choose for himself, within reason, if he wants to attend the funeral. This client needs closure for the grief he will have. Telling the mother she did the right thing is not appropriate. Neither is it appropriate to advise her to let others make the decision or tell her to postpone the decision.

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