The Nurse Is Assessing a 73-Year-Old Patient Who Was Diagnosed

The nurse is assessing a 73-year-old patient who was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. The nurse notes that the patient is exhibiting signs of loss, grief, and intense sadness. Based on this assessment data, the nurse will document that the patient is most likely in what stage of death and dying?

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