Understanding Grief in Terminally Ill Children
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What is the definition of grief?

  • Grief is a cognitive response to loss
  • Grief is a physical response to loss
  • Grief is an emotional response to loss (correct)
  • Grief is a spiritual response to loss
  • When does grief typically begin for terminally ill children?

  • When they start treatment for their illness
  • When they begin to recover from their illness
  • When they receive a terminal diagnosis (correct)
  • When they understand that their illness is going to lead to death
  • Which stage of grief involves the child not believing that their illness is serious?

  • Anger
  • Denial (correct)
  • Sadness
  • Acceptance
  • What emotions might children experience during the grief process?

    <p>Fear and avoidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of grief involves the child blaming others for their illness?

    <p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are the stages of grief for terminally ill children experienced in a linear order?

    <p>No, the stages can be experienced in any order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of grief is characterized by the child becoming withdrawn and losing interest in surrounding and communicating with others?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anticipatory grief?

    <p>Grief that occurs before the actual loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant loss for families of terminally ill children?

    <p>The child's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of caring for terminally ill children and their families?

    <p>Providing emotional support and education about the grief process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does bargaining occur in the grieving process?

    <p>When the child believes doing everything 'just right' will fix the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of grief that can be more intense than grief experienced after a loss?

    <p>Anticipatory grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the acceptance stage of grief?

    <p>The child accepts the fact that life will no longer be the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the many losses associated with the diagnosis of a terminal illness in a child?

    <p>Loss of social connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a significant loss for adolescents with terminal illnesses?

    <p>Their inability to participate in activities they once enjoyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nurses do as part of bereavement care for terminally ill children and their families?

    <p>Connect families with support groups and resources for additional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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