Asked by Sergio Olivas on Jun 16, 2024
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Divorced parents of a preschool child are asking whether their child will display any feelings or behaviors related to the effect of the divorce. The nurse is correct when explaining that the parents should be prepared for which types of behaviors? (Select all that apply.)
A) Displaying fears of abandonment
B) Verbalizing that he or she "is the reason for the divorce"
C) Displaying fear regarding the future
D) Ability to disengage from the divorce proceedings
E) Engaging in fantasy to understand the divorce
Feelings Of Abandonment
Emotional distress experienced when a person feels left alone, isolated, or deserted.
Preschool Child
A child typically aged between 3 to 5 years, attending an early childhood educational program before kindergarten.
Divorce Proceedings
The legal process and steps involved in legally dissolving a marriage between two individuals.
- Identify and explain the behaviors and emotional reactions of children to divorce.
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Isabel AguadoJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, E
Explanation :
A child 3 to 5 years of age (preschool) may display fears of abandonment, verbalize feelings that he or she is the reason for the divorce, and engage in fantasy to understand the divorce. He or she would not be displaying fear regarding the future until school age, and the ability to disengage from the divorce proceedings would be characteristic of an adolescent.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the behaviors and emotional reactions of children to divorce.
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