Frederico's doctor has recently told him that he has a terminal illness. Frederico is now very terse with and critical of the doctor. He frequently remarks that life is unfair. According to Kubler-Ross, Frederico is MOST likely to be in the _____ stage of coping with his impending death.

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According to Kubler-Ross's stages of grief, the second stage of coping with impending death is anger. Frederico's anger and criticism towards the doctor and remarks that life is unfair suggest that he is in this stage. This is a common stage in which individuals may feel frustrated, upset, and even resentful towards others or the situation they find themselves in.

Frederico's Doctor Has Recently Told Him That He Has a Terminal