The nurse is working with a family going through a divorce. The mother tells the nurse how good her young son has been in washing windows and doing household chores. The nurse realizes that this child is most likely:
a. in denial c. depressed
b. bargaining d. angry
B
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A Incorrect. Working with a family going through a divorce, the nurse realizes that the young son who has been washing windows and doing household chores is not most likely in denial.
B Correct. Bargaining is seen at a time then there is an impending loss, such as death, loss of good health, an appendage, even a way of life. Bargaining is an attempt to postpone the occurrence of the event, in this case by being extra good to his mom.
C Incorrect. Working with a family going through a divorce, the nurse realizes that the young son who has been washing windows and doing household chores is not most likely depressed.
D Incorrect. Working with a family going through a divorce, the nurse realizes that the young son who has been washing windows and doing household chores is not most likely angry.
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