A terminally ill patient states, "I can't go on anymore, help me!" Which stage of dying is the patient experiencing?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "Yes, me" stage of dying is expressed through depressive feelings and mood swings. You can help family members understand that this is a "normal" response to anticipating loss. Review of significant life events and relationships helps patients consider unfinished business that could be reworked. Serving as an empathetic listening witness to the pain that patients and families experience in this stage helps them work through this stage. Kübler-Ross refers to anger as the "Why me?" stage, associated with feelings about the unfairness of life or anger with God. Kübler-Ross characterizes the denial stage as the "No, not me" stage. The acceptance stage is characterized by an acknowledgment of the inevitable end of life. As the patient approaches death, there is a gradual detachment from the world, and the person is almost "void of feeling." Because of this, there can be a sense of peace.

A Terminally Ill Patient States, "I Can't Go on Anymore