The nurse is counseling the family of a 12-month-old child who has lost his mother in a car accident.How should you explain to the father what the child's understanding of death is,related to theories of growth and development?

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Infants and toddlers view death as loss of a caretaker.The preschool-age child views death as temporary.The school-age child and adolescent understand the permanence of death.The preschool-age child facing impending death may view his or her condition as punishment for behaviors or thoughts.

The Nurse Is Counseling the Family of a 12-Month-Old Child