Asked by Frank Writer on Jun 04, 2024
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An 8-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has cancer because God is punishing her for "being bad." She shares her concern that if she dies, she will go to hell. How should the nurse interpret this statement?
A) A common belief at this age
B) A belief that forms the basis for most religions
C) Suggestive of excessive family pressure
D) Suggestive of a failure to develop a conscience
Excessive Family Pressure
Unreasonable stress or demands placed by family members on one another, which could lead to negative psychological outcomes.
- Recognize common fears and behavioral expressions of stress in school-age children.
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Alberto GuardadoJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Children at this age may view illness or injury as a punishment for a real or imagined misdeed. The belief in divine punishment is common for an 8-year-old child.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common fears and behavioral expressions of stress in school-age children.
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