During rounds, the interdisciplinary team is discussing the care of a child with a newly diagnosed Wilms' tumor. The nurse describes the mother as being angry and upset that they are not caring properly for her child. What behavior probably is the cause of the mother's anger?

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The mother's anger and upset behavior are likely due to the beginning stages of grief over the loss of her previously well child. This is a common reaction among parents who are dealing with a serious diagnosis in their child, as they mourn the loss of their child's health and face the uncertainty of the disease and its treatment.

During Rounds, the Interdisciplinary Team Is Discussing the Care of a Child