A child has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. The child's sibling is expressing feelings of anger and guilt. This reaction by the sibling is
1. abnormal; the sibling should be
referred to a psychologist.
2. normal; the illness doesn't affect the
sibling.
3. unexpected; the cancer is easily
treated.
4. normal; the sibling is affected, too,and
anger and guilt are expected feelings.
Answer: 4
Rationale: A diagnosis of cancer affects the whole family, and initial feelings
experienced by the sibling may be anger and guilt. Seldom will the sibling be
unaffected; however, the response is not abnormal.
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