A Child Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Leukemia

question 79

Multiple Choice

A child has recently been diagnosed with leukemia.The client's sibling is 6 years old and expressing feelings of anger and guilt.This reaction by the sibling is very upsetting to the parents.How should the nurse explain the sibling's behavior?

• A) "This behavior is abnormal. I will have the physician refer you to a psychologist."
• B) "This behavior is just the sibling's way to get attention."
• C) "This is a normal response. Your other child is also affected by the diagnosis and anger and guilt are expected feelings for a 6-year-old."
• D) "Your other child should not be so upset. The cancer is easily treated."

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