A 16-Year-Old Patient Is Approaching the Terminal Stage of a Brain

A 16-year-old patient is approaching the terminal stage of a brain tumor. The nurse notices the patient is calling friends and making plans for a social gathering several months away. When friends are present the patient assures them of a full recovery because of a new doctor. The nurse recognizes the patient is experiencing which stage of grief?

A) Acceptance
B) Denial
C) Anger
D) Bargaining