Francis Has Recently Been Told That He Has a Terminal

question 13

Multiple Choice

Francis has recently been told that he has a terminal disease and can expect to live for only a short time. He has made a will, paid all his bills, and given instructions to his children. According to Kübler-Ross, Francis is in the stage of ________.

• A) acceptance
• B) negotiation
• C) depression
• D) denial

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Definitions:

Uterus

A major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans, used to house and nourish the developing fetus during pregnancy.

Zygote

The fertilized egg; it enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo.

Uterine Wall

The thick layer of muscle and other tissues that form the structure of the uterus, playing a crucial role during menstruation and childbirth.

Pregnant Mother

A woman in the stage of carrying a developing fetus within her uterus.