A school-age child is diagnosed with a terminal illness.The parents want to protect their child from knowing the seriousness of the illness.The health-care worker should explain that:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children who have a terminal illness are often more aware of their condition than parents realize.Therefore,truthfulness,explained in age-appropriate terms in a supportive manner,is the best approach when providing care to a terminally ill child.

A School-Age Child Is Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness