Caregivers of a 9-year-old client in the terminal phase of a fatal illness ask the nurse for guidance in discussing death with the client. Which response is appropriate? 

"At this developmental stage, children are afraid of death, so it's best not to discuss it with them." 

"Children of that age view death as temporary and reversible, which makes it hard to explain." 

"At this developmental stage, most children have an adult concept of death and should be encouraged to discuss it." 

"Children of that age typically fantasize about what dying will be like, which is much better than knowing the truth."

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