The parents of a school-age child are told that their child is diagnosed with leukemia. As the nurse caring for this child, what is the expected first response of the parents to the diagnosis of chronic illness in their child?
a. Anger and resentment
b. Sorrow and depression
c. Shock and disbelief
d. Acceptance and adjustment
C
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A Feelings of anger and resentment are part of the grieving process, although not
usually the initial response.
B Feelings of sadness and depression are part of the grieving process, although not
usually the initial response.
C According to Kübler-Ross, denial is the initial stage of the grieving process when
an individual reacts with shock and disbelief to the diagnosis of chronic illness.
D Acceptance is the final stage of the grieving process, not the first response.
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