A client has been given a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statement made by the client does the nurse recognize as the bargaining stage of grief?

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Bargaining is a stage of grief where the individual tries to negotiate or make deals to delay or change the reality of their situation. In this case, the statement "If I don't do intravenous (IV) drugs anymore, God won't let me die." reflects bargaining, as the client is attempting to negotiate their fate with a higher power in exchange for changing their behavior.

A Client Has Been Given a Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency