A patient who knows he is going to die tries to make a deal with the forces of nature for more time. He promises to be kinder to his family if he can live for another year. This patient is engaging in the stage of coping with death known as __________.

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The patient is engaging in the bargaining stage of coping with death, where individuals attempt to negotiate for more time or a cure in exchange for a change in behavior or a promise to do something.

A Patient Who Knows He Is Going to Die Tries