Frederico's Doctor Has Recently Told Him That He Has a Terminal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Frederico's doctor has recently told him that he has a terminal illness. Frederico is now very terse with and critical of the doctor. He frequently remarks that life is unfair. According to Kubler-Ross, Frederico is MOST likely to be in the _____ stage of coping with his impending death.

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

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