Jorgen is 75 years old and was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. He often thinks about his homeland Sweden. His memories lead him to verbalize his desire to get better and visit Sweden one last time before he dies. He states, "If only I could visit Sweden, then I would be good for the rest of my life." This would be an example of which Kubler-Ross stage of death and dying?

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Jorgen's statement of "If only I could visit Sweden, then I would be good for the rest of my life" is an example of bargaining, which is a stage in Kubler-Ross's theory of death and dying. In this stage, individuals try to negotiate or make deals in an attempt to postpone death or alleviate their fears about it.

Jorgen Is 75 Years Old and Was Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening