As a Nurse Working in a Local Hospital, You Have

As a nurse working in a local hospital, you have been caring for an older patient, Marvin, who has end-stage emphysema. Marvin's pulmonologist has indicated that he likely has only 6 months to live. Marvin is stunned by the news at first, but later says that he's not sure he trusts the doctor's prognosis and says he will get a second opinion. Which of Kübler-Ross' stages of grief is Marvin most likely in?

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