Johnnie Was Just Diagnosed with Lung Cancer and Has Been

question 14

Multiple Choice

Johnnie was just diagnosed with lung cancer and has been given 6 months to live.Johnnie thinks the doctors must be wrong.He can't have cancer because he never smoked.This would illustrate which of Kübler-Ross' stages?

• A) denial
• B) bargaining
• C) depression
• D) agitation

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Definitions:

Thirst

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Homeostasis

The tendency of an organism to regulate internal conditions to maintain health and functioning, regardless of outside conditions.

Cognitive View

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the importance of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Learning Process

The systematic acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values through study, experience, or teaching, leading to a potential change in behaviors or understanding.