When Dave Was Told by His Doctor That He Was

question 272

Multiple Choice

When Dave was told by his doctor that he was in the advanced stages of cancer, Dave immediately questioned the report and sought a second opinion from another doctor. Dave is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?

• A)acceptance
• B)bargaining
• C)depression
• D)denial and isolation

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