Esther knows she is dying. In her prayers she asks God to keep her alive until Christmas, so she can see all of her family. In return, she promises to try harder to be kind and patient with others. Esther is probably in which of the following stages of dying?

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Esther's behavior is characteristic of someone in the bargaining stage of dying. In this stage, individuals may try to negotiate with a higher power for more time or make promises in exchange for more time.

Esther Knows She Is Dying