A school-age child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. the parents want to protect their child from knowing the seriousness of the illness. the nurse should explain that:
a. this attitude is helpful to give parents time to cope
b. this will help the child cope effectively by denial
c. terminally ill children know when they are seriously ill
d. terminally ill children usually choose not to discuss the seriousness of their illness
c. terminally ill children know when they are seriously ill
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a. Decide what not to do. b. Learn to say "No." c. Learn to delegate. d. Break down your workload into large manageable tasks.
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1. Nevus vasculosus 2. Nevus flammeus 3. Telangiectatic nevi 4. A Mongolian spot
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A) Explosive diarrhea B) Projectile vomiting C) Severe abdominal pain D) Frequent urination