A child has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. The child's sibling is expressing feelings of anger and guilt. This reaction by the sibling is:
1. Abnormal; the sibling should be referred to a psychologist.
2. Unexpected; the cancer is easily treated.
3. Unusual; the illness doesn't affect the sibling.
4. Normal; the sibling is affected, too, and anger and guilt are expected feelings.
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Rationale 1: Siblings are generally affected to some degree, but this a normal reaction.
Rationale 2: Cancer is not easily treated and will affect the entire family.
Rationale 3: A diagnosis of cancer affects the entire family; siblings will be affected to some degree.
Rationale 4: A diagnosis of cancer affects the whole family, and initial feelings experienced by the sibling might be anger and guilt.
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