Lucius Has Just Learned That He Has an Inoperable Brain

question 118

Multiple Choice

Lucius has just learned that he has an inoperable brain tumor. His initial reaction is to say, "You must have made a mistake. I'm going to go get a second opinion." In Kübler-Ross's model, Lucius is in the ________ stage.

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

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