Leticia Has Just Learned That She Is Terminally Ill

question 33

Multiple Choice

Leticia has just learned that she is terminally ill. She is now always irritable, often throws things on the floor, and yells at members of her family and the nurses who care for her. According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Leticia is most likely in the __________stage of dying.

• A) anger
• B) bargaining
• C) denial
• D) reactive

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Definitions:

Adductor Magnus

A large muscle in the thigh that functions to adduct and medially rotate the thigh, playing a key role in stabilizing walking and standing.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle in the thigh part of the hamstring group, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps group that extends the leg at the knee and assists in hip flexion.

Antagonist

A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another, often referring to muscles or drugs.