RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 278 of 2368

The nurse is helping a parent explain a grandparent's death to a 5-year-old. Which wording should the nurse recommend?

  1. Say that grandpa has gone to sleep
  2. Use the word "death" and explain it plainly
  3. Say that grandpa has gone away
  4. Say that grandpa is resting for a while
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Correct answer: Use the word "death" and explain it plainly

Euphemisms such as "gone to sleep" or "gone away" can confuse children and may cause them to fear sleep.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Children. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026