Jim, a Terminally Ill Cancer Patient, Has Finally Accepted the Certainty

question 9

Multiple Choice

Jim, a terminally ill cancer patient, has finally accepted the certainty of his death. He cries often, talking about future events he will miss. He also talks about the experiences he will never have again. Which of the following stages of dying is Jim most likely in?

• A) Anger
• B) Acceptance
• C) Bargaining
• D) Depression

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Definitions:

Mammary Glands

The glands in female mammals that produce milk to feed young offspring.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Inner Cell Mass

A group of cells in a blastocyte that gives rise to an embryo.