The caregivers of a dying 9-year-old boy are in his hospital room. Death is near and the child has drifted in and out of consciousness for several days
The caregivers are at two different stages of anticipatory grief and are arguing in whispers in the room. The best response in this situation would be for the nurse to:
A) recognize that their differences are normal and leave them to their argument.
B) interrupt their conversation, acknowledge that their feelings are valid, and let them know that the child can hear them and might be upset by their discord.
C) interrupt their conversation, acknowledge that their feelings are valid, and ask them to leave the room.
D) call a chaplain to come and speak with them.
B
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