According to the Theory Set Forth by Kübler-Ross, the Stage

question 104

Multiple Choice

According to the theory set forth by Kübler-Ross, the stage of adjustment in which the terminal patient grieves for the people and things that will be left behind after death is called:

• A) acceptance
• B) denial
• C) anger
• D) depression

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Definitions:

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which damages the immune system.

Altered Immune

A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or changed.

Asymptomatic Immune

Refers to an immune response or condition in which the individual does not exhibit observable symptoms despite having an infection or disease.

T-Cell Count

A measure of the number of T-cells, a type of white blood cell important for the immune system, in a cubic millimeter of blood, used to monitor immune function, especially in HIV/AIDS.