Author Question: Five-year-old William is present in the room when his father passes away. He is aware that his ... (Read 47 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Five-year-old William is present in the room when his father passes away. He is aware that his mother and grandparents are crying, but he tells them not to worry. This happens all the time on my cartoon show. Come on, Daddy; wake up now.

Nurses understand that children also experience the stages of grief. As the nurse caring for this family, you know that at William's age it is important to:
A) Divert William's attention away from his father by asking about his favorite cartoon show
B) Tell William that this is not his fault and he did nothing to cause his father's death
C) Ask another relative to take William home
D) Reassure William that his mother will explain the situation to him later

Question 2

You are working in the clinic when patient XX reports for his appointment. You recognize him as a new neighbor. As you room him, he proudly tells you he is on parole, a convicted sex offender who has done his time and is in treatment.

He is confident he will not offend again but is expressing fairly strong statement about his displeasure at seeing his picture all over his new neighborhood. You try to remember your professional role and opt to say:
A) People are fearful. When they hear of someone hurting children, they tend to want you isolated.
B) You have committed several serious crimes, yet you seem angry that people react negatively to you
C) You're lucky they are not being more verbal toward you and your crimes.
D) You're feeling unfairly treated in your new neighborhood?