Terry Is Terminally Ill

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Multiple Choice

Terry is terminally ill.After too many years in the sun,melanoma invaded his body six months ago.When friends try to be compassionate and supportive of Terry,he acts like he does not know why they are treating him differently than they did a year ago.According to Kubler-Ross,Terry is:

• A)in the denial stage of impending death
• B)in the depression stage of impending death
• C)in the acceptance stage of impending death
• D)asserting an unusual attitude toward death

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Definitions:

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, extending from the hip to the knee.

Patellar Surface

The patellar surface is the area on the distal end of the femur where the patella (kneecap) articulates or makes contact.

Tibia

A large bone located in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone, which bears much of the body's weight.

Hip Bone

A large bone in the pelvic area, formed by the fusion of three bones - the ilium, ischium, and pubis - and plays a key role in supporting the body’s weight in sitting and standing.