Purvi's husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her initial reaction is to assume there is still hope for treatment, or possibly the doctors have made a dire mistake. Which stage of grief is Purvi in?
A) Anger
B) Bargaining
C) Depression
D) Denial

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Purvi's initial reaction to her husband's diagnosis of terminal cancer is denial. She may be finding it hard to accept the reality of the situation and may believe that there is still hope for treatment or that the doctors have made a mistake. This is a common stage of grief and can serve as a coping mechanism for individuals to gradually come to terms with the situation.

Purvi's Husband Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer