The nurse works in an oncology clinic. A preschool child is being seen in the clinic,and the nurse anticipates a diagnosis of cancer. The nurse prepares for the common reaction preschool-age children often have to a diagnosis of cancer,which is
1. acceptance,especially if able todiscuss the disease with children their own age.
2. thoughts that they caused theirillness and are being punished.
3. understanding of what cancer is andhow it is treated.
4. unawareness of the illness and itsseverity.
Answer:2
Rationale:Preschool-age children may think they caused their illness. Adolescents find contact with others who have gone through their experience helpful. School-age children can understand a diagnosis of cancer.Infants and toddlers are unaware of the severity of the disease.
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