The sibling of a pediatric client diagnosed with leukemia expresses feelings of anger and guilt to the nurse. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the client's parents regarding the reaction of the sibling?
1. Abnormal; the sibling should be referred to a psychologist.
2. Unexpected; the cancer is easily treated.
3. Unusual; the illness does not affect the sibling.
4. Normal; the sibling is affected, too, and anger and guilt are expected feelings.
4
Explanation:
1. Siblings are generally affected to some degree, but this a normal reaction.
2. Cancer is not easily treated and will affect the entire family.
3. A diagnosis of cancer affects the entire family; siblings will be affected to some degree.
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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