A mother of two children, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, tells you that her husband has recently been deployed to the Middle East. The mother is concerned about the children's constant interest in watching TV news coverage of activities in the Middle East. Which suggestion by the nurse to the mother is most appropriate?

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Spending time with the children and taking cues from them about how much they want to discuss allows for open communication and provides the opportunity for the mother to address any concerns or questions the children may have in an age-appropriate manner. This can help reduce anxiety and fear in the children and promote a healthy coping mechanism during their father's absence. Allowing the children to watch as much television as they want (B) or avoiding discussions about the situation (C) can contribute to further anxiety and may not be helpful for the children's emotional well-being. Option D suggests a quick fix to a difficult situation and does not provide any practical or helpful advice.

A Mother of Two Children, an 8-Year-Old and a 10-Year-Old