The caregivers of a dying 9-year-old boy are in his hospital room
Death is near and the child has drifted in and out of consciousness for several days. The caregivers are at two different stages of anticipatory grief and are arguing in whispers in the room. What should the nurse suggest to the caregivers?
A) Recognize that their differences are normal and leave them to their argument
B) Interrupt their conversation, acknowledge that their feelings are valid, and let them know that the child can hear them and might be upset by their discord
C) Interrupt their conversation, acknowledge that their feelings are valid, and ask them to leave the room
D) Call a chaplain to come and speak with them
Ans: B
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