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A client with metastatic cancer of the lung has just been told the prognosis by the oncologist. The nurse hears the client state, 'I don't believe the doctor; I think he has me confused with another patient.' This is an example of which of Kubler-Ross' stages of dying?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client's statement reflects denial, a stage where patients refuse to accept a terminal diagnosis, per Kubler-Ross' model.