The stage of the awareness context, as outlined by Glaser and Strauss, that is typically found in hospital settings is
A)suspicion.
B)mutual pretense.
C)closed.
D)open.

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Mutual pretense is a stage of awareness context in hospital settings where both the patient and healthcare providers are aware of the patient's terminal condition, but all parties pretend not to know in order to maintain a sense of normalcy or to protect each other's feelings.

The Stage of the Awareness Context, as Outlined by Glaser