A patient has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the liver and is receiving chemotherapy on a medical unit.In an in-depth conversation with the nurse,the patient states,"It can't be happening to me." According to Kübler-Ross,with which of the following is this stage of dying associated?

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The patient's statement "It can't be happening to me" reflects the stage of denial in Kübler-Ross's model of the stages of dying. During this stage, patients may struggle to accept the reality of their diagnosis and may engage in denial or avoidance as a coping mechanism.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer of the Liver