The nurse working with a group of students whose friend committed suicide distinguishes between the stages of grief each student is exhibiting. The nurse identifies a student as being in denial when she says

1. "She was so sad"
2. "She ran away"
3. "If we tell you how we feel, can we leave?"
4. "I don't want to be here"


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Rationale: Identifying the sadness is a sign of acceptance.

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