The Most Appropriate Statement That the Nurse Can Make to Bereaved

question 25

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate statement that the nurse can make to bereaved parents is:

• A) "You have an angel in heaven."
• B) "I understand how you must feel."
• C) "You're young and can have other children."
• D) "I'm sorry."

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

The final stage of cognitive development in Jean Piaget's theory, marked by the ability to think abstractly and to understand hypothetical concepts.

Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development, as theorized by Jean Piaget, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage is the final stage in Piaget's cognitive development theory, starting at around age 12, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and understand hypothetical situations.

Specified Age

A particular age or age group that is mentioned or targeted for a specific purpose or study.