A client with a long-standing diagnosis of HIV has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of an opportunistic infection
Which of the client's following statements suggests that the client may be in the fourth stage of the grief reaction to AIDS diagnosis?
A) "I'm determined to beat this thing. Don't tell me that no one is ever cured of AIDS."
B) "I never, ever thought that something like this would ever happen to me."
C) "As much as I don't like it, I can say that I've come to terms with the fact that I have AIDS."
D) "When I get out of here, I'm determined to take on a new career."
Ans: C
Resolution and acceptance characterize the fourth stage of the grief reaction to AIDS diagnosis. This does not involve expectations that may be unrealistic (such as starting a new career or being wholly cured of the disease).
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