Question

which behavior will the nurse expect from a school - age child who is confronting dying and death? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. engages in risky behaviors feels invincible experiences thanatophobia views separation as temporary sees death as reversible

Explanation:

School - age children may experience thanatophobia (fear of death) when confronting dying and death. They are also in a stage of cognitive development where they start to understand the finality of death, but may still have some misconceptions. Engaging in risky behaviors and feeling invincible are more typical of adolescents. Views of separation as temporary and seeing death as reversible are more common in younger children.

Answer:

C. Experiences thanatophobia