Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 869 of 2368
Parents ask how to tell their child about their divorce. Which guidance should the nurse give?
- Make sure the child knows the divorce is not their fault.
- Wait until the child asks before sharing anything.
- Ask the child to choose which parent to live with.
- Explain which parent caused the problems.
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Correct answer: Make sure the child knows the divorce is not their fault.
The child should hear that the divorce is not their fault and that they cannot fix the problems.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Family Dynamics: Divorce. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026