A child who is diagnosed with leukemia has a sibling who is expressing feelings of anger and guilt. How would the nurse characterize this reaction by the sibling?
A) Abnormal; the sibling should be referred to a psychologist.
B) Normal; the illness doesn't affect the sibling.
C) Unexpected; the cancer is easily treated.
D) Normal; the sibling is affected too, and anger and guilt are expected feelings.
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