Jimmy is 7 years old. He has been receiving chemotherapy for two years, but now his cancer is in its terminal phase. He is asking questions about what will happen to his toys after he can't play with them any more. Your best response would be to

a. ask him what his wishes would be
b. tell him that he will always be able to play with his toys
c. explain that you will throw the toys away in the garbage
d. encourage him not to think about such bad ideas
e. change the subject


A

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