A client's family often goes through the same stages of grief and loss related to the dying experience as does the client. Not all people go through the grief experience in the same sequence in the same way
A client's family keeps repeating over and over "why is this happening to my father?" What stage of dying is being expressed by the client's family? A) Denial and isolation
B) Anger and rage
C) Bargaining and developing awareness
D) Detachment
B
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Kübler-Ross' stages of dying are still generally accepted today. These stages are: Denial and isolation ("This isn't happening to me!"). Anger and rage ("Why is this happening to me?"). Bargaining and developing awareness ("I promise I will be a better person if only . . ."). Depression ("I don't care anymore."). Acceptance and peace ("I'm ready for whatever happens."). Detachment (withdrawal from life).
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