Luis Cannot Believe That He Only Has a Few Months

question 120

Multiple Choice

Luis cannot believe that he only has a few months to live. He is stunned that the lump he felt on his shoulder was metastasized cancer. According to Saunders, Luis is in the __________ phase of the grief process associated with dying.

• A) denial
• B) withdrawal
• C) anger
• D) shock

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Definitions:

Laryngotracheobronchitis

An inflammatory condition of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, commonly called croup, mainly affecting young children and leading to breathing difficulties.

Medical Emergency

A serious and unexpected situation requiring immediate medical attention to prevent death or severe harm.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A severe lung condition characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, leading to respiratory failure.

Sepsis

A life-threatening condition resulting from the body's severe response to infection, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and potentially death.