Several Weeks of Diagnostic Tests Have Revealed That Cancer Has

question 95

Multiple Choice

Several weeks of diagnostic tests have revealed that cancer has spread throughout Barry's body. His physician suggested that he "take care of important matters." Barry realizes his family's home needs repairs, so he arranges to have that done right away. To relieve his family of the agony of planning his funeral, he has made all the arrangements. Barry tells his minister he has had a good life and just wants to make sure he provides for his family after his death. This description fits the stage Kübler-Ross called __________

• A) denial.
• B) acceptance.
• C) bargaining.
• D) depression.

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Definitions:

Transverse

Positioned or lying across; situated crosswise.

Arthrography

A diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize the inside of a joint using X-ray after injecting a contrast medium.

Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat issues within a joint, using a type of endoscope inserted through a small incision.

Goniometry

The measurement of angles, especially used in assessing joint flexibility in physical therapy.