Adolescents with terminal illnesses usually acknowledge the terminal nature of the illness and:
a. plan optimistically for the future
b. begin a chronic stage of denial
c. worry about who will get their favorite belongings
d. go into a state of depression for a period of time
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A Correct: Adolescents with terminal illnesses usually acknowledge the terminal nature of the illness and plan optimistically for the future.
B Incorrect: Adolescents with terminal illnesses usually acknowledge the terminal nature of the illness; however, they do not begin a chronic stage of denial.
C Incorrect: Adolescents with terminal illnesses usually acknowledge the terminal nature of the illness; however, they do not worry about who will get their favorite belongings.
D Incorrect: Adolescents with terminal illnesses usually acknowledge the terminal nature of the illness; however, they do not go into a state of depression for a period of time.
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