A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has a terminal diagnosis. Which of the following statements indicates the patient is in the acceptance stage of grief?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statement from the given options indicates that a patient with a terminal diagnosis is in the acceptance stage of grief.
Answer
"Is there anything else I should know about this disease?"
The final answer is: "Is there anything else I should know about this disease?"
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: "Is there anything else I should know about this disease?"
More Information
Acceptance is the final stage of grief where the person comes to terms with the impending loss. The question regarding more information about the disease shows acceptance.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse acceptance with bargaining or denial. Look for language that shows acknowledgment of reality.
Sources
- 5 stages of grief: Coping with the loss of a loved one - Harvard Health - health.harvard.edu
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