Ingrid was told by her physician that her health was beyond medical treatment,and that her chances of dying within the next 12 months were 90 percent."I'm sorry," Ingrid replied,"That's not right.Please run the tests again while I get a third opinion.I'm not sure why you're telling me this falsehood." What stage of dealing with dying is Ingrid in?

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Ingrid's reaction of disbelief and refusal to accept the physician's prognosis indicates she is in the denial stage of dealing with dying.

Ingrid Was Told by Her Physician That Her Health Was