The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old boy who is terminally ill. Which intervention would best meet the needs of this dying child?
A) Offer the child decision-making opportunities.
B) Provide the child with specific details.
C) Assure the child that he did nothing wrong.
D) Act as confidant for the child's concerns.
C
Response:
The magical thinking of preschool children may cause him to think that dying is punishment for doing something wrong. Assuring him that he did nothing wrong is very important. School-age children would benefit from receiving specific details and being given decision-making opportunities. They may also use the nurse as their confidant.
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