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Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with the "Worst Headache

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Patient is admitted to the hospital with the "worst headache" he has ever had.Workup for aneurysm is performed.There is a strong family history of stroke.No cause for the headache is determined: __________


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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her pioneering work on death and dying, particularly for developing the five stages of grief model.

Impending Death

The condition of being near the end of one's life, often associated with terminal illness or critical health conditions.

Anger

Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her groundbreaking work on the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

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