A dying child's parents have told the nurse that they do not want their child to know that he is dying. The nurse informs the parents that this choice could cause which of the following consequences?
a. Force the child to suffer alone
b. Enables the child to express his fears
c. The child will not fear death
d. The parents will feel relief after the death
A
This choice will force the child to suffer alone, because he will not be able to share or understand his fears and feelings. Parents that tell their child that he or she is dying report feeling relief that they did so after the child has died.
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