When a 4-year-old child asks the nurse what dying means, the nurse takes into consideration that a child of this age:
a. Normally does not ask about death
b. Should be given a detailed explanation
c. May view death as a kind of sleep
d. Should be discouraged from discussing this topic
C
Children of this age are just beginning to wonder about death. They are not able to fully comprehend it. Children should be given very basic explanations. Allow the child to discuss the topic in a general way. Children often view dying as a type of sleep.
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If a nurse researcher wants to get information on the occurrence of an internationally impor-tant disease, where would be a good place to seek this information?
1. The United Nations website 2. The World Health Organization website 3. The World Bank website 4. The state health department