A 5-year-old has a brain tumor that has not responded to treatment. The child asks his mother what will happen when he dies. The mother asks the nurse how she should respond to her son's question
Which of the following would be the best response to the mother? 1. "Have your minister provide all communication regarding death to the child."
2. "Have the nurse tell the child that angels will carry him to heaven."
3. "Assure the child that he will not be alone at the time of death."
4. "Tell the child that death is just like going to sleep."
3
Rationale:
1. The child should talk to someone he trusts and is close to. Even if he is close to his minister, at age 5, this type information should come from parents, with assistance if necessary.
2. This answer provides an inappropriate and possible disturbing image.
3. Preschoolers need reassurance that they will not be abandoned.
4. The child will be afraid to go to sleep in the future.
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