The Sibling of a Pediatric Client Diagnosed with Leukemia Expresses

question 19

Multiple Choice

The sibling of a pediatric client diagnosed with leukemia expresses feelings of anger and guilt to the nurse. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the client's parents regarding the reaction of the sibling?

• A) Abnormal; the sibling should be referred to a psychologist.
• B) Unexpected; the cancer is easily treated.
• C) Unusual; the illness does not affect the sibling.
• D) Normal; the sibling is affected, too, and anger and guilt are expected feelings.

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Definitions:

Self-knowledge

One's understanding and awareness of their own personality, feelings, motives, and desires.

Introspection Theory

A psychological theory which suggests that the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings can provide insight into one's behaviors and mental states.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

An uncomfortable inconsistency among one’s actions, beliefs, attitudes, or feelings. People attempt to reduce it by making their actions, beliefs, attitudes or feelings more consistent with one another.