A patient is explaining experiences after the sudden death of a family member a few years ago. If Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's sequence is applied, in which order did the patient experience the stages of death and dying? Rank the patient's statements in the order they would have been made. Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. "I have to admit I tried to make a deal with God."Choice 2. "I'm going to try to use my experience to help other people."Choice 3. "I cannot get my mind around it. I still keep waiting for them to come home."Choice 4. "I can hardly get out of bed because I just want to sleep."Choice 5. "I just feel so angry that I was left."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Choice 1. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's research about death and dying provided a framework for gaining insight about the stages of coping with an impending or actual loss. Bargaining is the third stage.
Choice 2. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's research about death and dying provided a framework for gaining insight about the stages of coping with an impending or actual loss. Acceptance is the final stage.
Choice 3. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's research about death and dying provided a framework for gaining insight about the stages of coping with an impending or actual loss. Denial is the first stage.
Choice 4. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's research about death and dying provided a framework for gaining insight about the stages of coping with an impending or actual loss. Depression is the fourth stage.
Choice 5. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's research about death and dying provided a framework for gaining insight about the stages of coping with an impending or actual loss. Anger is the second stage.
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