A Parent Is Concerned About Her Children's Reaction Should Their

question 5

Multiple Choice

A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother die.In planning a response,the nurse is guided by the understanding that:

• A) children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them.
• B) young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves.
• C) the children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this.
• D) children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth where development begins at the head and progresses downwards towards the feet.

Proximodistal

A pattern of development in humans and other organisms where growth starts at the central body and moves towards the extremities.

Cephalodistal

A principle of growth and development where development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities.

Motor Maturation

The process of development and refinement of gross and fine motor skills in infants and children.