The nurse is counseling a family in which a member is terminally ...

[cherise1989]

The nurse is counseling a family in which a member is terminally ill. The family has children of varying ages. What should the nurse teach the family about the reactions of children to death?
 
  1. Toddlers perceive death as irreversible and unnatural.
   2. Preschool children view death as a spiritual release.
   3. At about age 9, children begin to understand death is inevitable.
   4. Adolescents tend to have better outcomes than adults after a loss.

Question 2

While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility, the nurse emphasizes which of the following steps helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?
 
  1. Keep clutter out of the hallway and inside the client's room.
   2. Have the client wear terry cloth slippers.
   3. Provide adequate lighting.
   4. Turn off alarms to reduce noise.

[frejo]

Answer to Question 1

3. At about age 9, children begin to understand death is inevitable.

Rationale:
At about age 9, children's concept of death matures and most understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Toddlers fear abandonment, and preschoolers view death as reversible. Adults generally have better outcomes than adolescents when confronted with death.

Answer to Question 2

3. Provide adequate lighting.

Rationale:
Providing adequate lighting will help prevent the client from falling. The environment should be clutter-free, because any clutter can cause the client to fall. Wearing terry cloth slippers might cause the client to fall; the client should wear rubber skid-resistant soles instead. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger a client.