The mother of a dying three-year-old child posts on Facebook: "Family and friends. Michael's heart is giving out. Looks like it will be tonight. He is surrounded by family and not in pain. I treasure every minute of being his mother. Pray for us." The nurse who has worked with the family recognizes that Michael's mother is in which stage of grieving according to Kubler-Ross?

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The mother's message indicates acceptance of her child's impending death, as she acknowledges the situation, expresses gratitude for the time she had with her son, and seeks support from her community. This aligns with the Acceptance stage of Kubler-Ross's stages of grieving.

The Mother of a Dying Three-Year-Old Child Posts on Facebook