Ralph is 73 years old, and has recently been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer

After being unable to sleep, he sits up in bed and pleads silently with God to allow him to live long enough to witness the birth of his first grandchild. Which stage of the Kübler-Ross model is Ralph experiencing?
A) denial
B) anger
C) bargaining
D) depression


Answer: C

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