Ria Is a Patient Diagnosed with an Advanced Stage of Leukemia

question 21

Multiple Choice

Ria is a patient diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia. If she is in the first stage of dying as suggested by Kübler-Ross, which of the following is likely to be Ria's reaction to her diagnosis?

• A) She is likely to blame her doctor for not doing enough to cure her.
• B) She is likely to dismiss her diagnosis as being a mistake.
• C) She is likely to be in a state of depression.
• D) She is likely to have come to terms with her diagnosis.

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