A 16-Year-Old Patient Is Approaching the Terminal Stage of a Brain

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old patient is approaching the terminal stage of a brain tumor. The nurse notices the patient is calling friends and making plans for a social gathering several months away. When friends are present the patient assures them of a full recovery because of a new doctor. The nurse recognizes the patient is experiencing which stage of grief?

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

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Syndrome Diagnosis

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