When Patients Learn They Have a Terminal Illness,which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

When patients learn they have a terminal illness,which of the following stages will they likely pass through?

• A)Depression,anxiety,anger,denial,and shock
• B)Denial,anger,bargaining,shock,and acceptance
• C)Denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance
• D)Bargaining,denial,shock,anger,and acceptance
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Opponents

Individuals or groups who oppose or compete against another in a conflict, competition, or debate.

Driving Forces

Factors or elements that propel or direct certain actions, changes, or developments within an organization or system.

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding dealing with painful feelings or events.

Adaptation

The process through which individuals, species, or organizations adjust and change in response to new conditions or challenges.