Which of the following statements is typical of the first stage of grieving described by Engel?
A) "No, not me."
B) "Why me?"
C) "My husband was the best man in the world."
D) "The funeral service helped me survive."
Ans: A
According to Engel, the first stage of grief is shock and disbelief. In this initial stage, the surviving family members often refuse to accept the fact of the loss, followed by a stunned or numb response of "No, not me."
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