The nurse is providing care to a patient who has just been told about a terminal illness. The patient states, "I don't believe that doctor. I am going to get a second opinion."
Which stage of the grieving process is the patient exhibiting?
1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
ANS: 1
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