The nurse is working on the oncology division at a local hospital. An older adult client has just passed away. He was very close to his grandchildren. To address care of the family, the nurse should:
A) assist with funeral arrangements at the mortuary.
B) assure preschoolers it is not their fault.
C) tell toddlers grandpa died and is not coming back.
D) only allow immediate family with the deceased.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Family members should assure preschool children that changes such as death are not their fault.
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