The parents of a school-age child are told that their child is diagnosed with leukemia.As the nurse caring for this child,what is the expected first response of the parents to the diagnosis of chronic illness in their child?
A) Anger and resentment
B) Sorrow and depression
C) Shock and disbelief
D) Acceptance and adjustment

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According to Kübler-Ross,denial is the initial stage of the grieving process when an individual reacts with shock and disbelief to the diagnosis of chronic illness.The other responses are also part of the grieving process although not usually the initial response.

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