Which of the following are reactions that accompany disability for most people? (Select all that apply.)
A) Mourning losses
B) Denial of disabilities by making unrealistic plans and not complying with their care plans
C) Angry outbursts and impatience with those who are trying to help them
D) Fluctuations in reactions
E) Acceptance of the disability with an absence of periods of regret or resentment
A, B, C, D
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A person who has a disability may mourn their losses, deny disabilities by making unrealistic plans and not complying with their care plans, have angry outbursts and impatience with those who are trying to help them, and fluctuations in reactions. It is rare that a person can accept a disability without some periods of regret or resentment.
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