When responding to the scene of a patient who was discovered to be unresponsive,not breathing,and without a pulse,family members state that the patient has been suffering from cancer for several years.One of his sons is cursing at you and your partner,saying that you are not moving fast enough.Which stage of grief is the patient's son experiencing in response to his father's death?

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The son's cursing and frustration indicate that he is experiencing the anger stage of grief, which is a common reaction when a loved one is dying or has died. The son may be feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and upset that he could not do more for his father.

When Responding to the Scene of a Patient Who Was