Five-year-old William is present in the room when his father passes away. He is aware that his mother and grandparents are crying, but he tells them not to worry. "This happens all the time on my cartoon show. Come on, Daddy; wake up now
" Nurses understand that children also experience the stages of grief. As the nurse caring for this family, you know that at William's age it is important to:
A) Divert William's attention away from his father by asking about his favorite cartoon show
B) Tell William that this is not his fault and he did nothing to cause his father's death
C) Ask another relative to take William home
D) Reassure William that his mother will explain the situation to him later
B
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