The School-Age Siblings of a Dying Child Should Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

The school-age siblings of a dying child should be:

• A) involved in the plan of care for their sibling.
• B) allowed to remember the dying child as he or she was before death.
• C) allowed to contact their sibling only by phone.
• D) protected from death rituals and end-of-life care.

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Definitions:

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Self-Regulation of Attention

The ability to control one's focus of attention, managing distractions and focusing on relevant stimuli or tasks.

Nonjudgmental Awareness

An approach or practice of being mindful and observant without making judgments or evaluations.

Sensation-Seeking

The desire to participate in highly arousing activities; it is especially common in early and mid-adolescence.