A 6-year-old with leukemia asks, "Who will take care of me in heaven?" What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Who do you think will take care of you?"
b. "Your grandparents and God will take care of you."
c. "Your mom will know more about that than I do."
d. "Why are you asking me that?"
ANS: A
This response gives the child an opportunity to verbalize his or her feelings and concerns, whereas closed responses shut off communication. The asking of a "why" question is not therapeutic as it calls for justification.
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