The nurse is providing counseling to the family of a terminally ill client.The family has children of varying ages.Which statement regarding the reactions of children to death is appropriate for the nurse to include in the counseling session?

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A) At about age 9, a child's concept of death matures and most understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Toddlers fear abandonment, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
B) At about age 9, a child's concept of death matures and most understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Toddlers fear abandonment, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
C) At about age 9, a child's concept of death matures and most understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Toddlers fear abandonment, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.
D) At about age 9, a child's concept of death matures and most understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Toddlers fear abandonment, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally cope better with death than adolescents.

The Nurse Is Providing Counseling to the Family of a Terminally