A dying resident says, 'The tests must be wrong. I feel fine and I will be home next week.' In Kübler-Ross terms, this statement most reflects:

• A.Denial, a common early response to a terminal diagnosis
• B.Acceptance, because the resident has fully made peace
• C.Bargaining, because the resident is making a promise
• D.Anger, because the resident is blaming the staff

Why

Denial involves difficulty accepting the reality of dying and may sound like insisting results are wrong or recovery is certain. Recognizing the stage helps staff respond with patience rather than arguing about prognosis.

Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Care of the Dying Resident: Death and Postmortem Care · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-065).

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More Death, Dying & Postmortem Care questions

• A resident near the end of life snaps at staff and family over small matters and says, 'Why is this happening to me?' This behavior may reflect which stage of grief?
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• In the weeks before death, a resident becomes quiet, sleeps more, cries at times, and shows little interest in visits. This may reflect:
• A resident who is dying speaks calmly about wanting his affairs in order and says goodbye to family without distress. This most suggests:
• Which change is a common physical sign that death may be approaching?