Match the terms often associated with end of life to the proper reference.
-"No,not me." stage
A)terminal illness
B)yearning-searching
C)DNR order
D)death
E)transition
F)living will
G)donor card
H)denial
I)anger
J)health-care proxy

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The "No, not me" stage is commonly referred to as denial, where the individual cannot accept or believe that they are facing end of life.

Answer: A
 Terminal illness refers to a disease or condition that cannot be cured and is expected to result in death.

Answer: I
 Anger is a common emotional response to a terminal diagnosis or end of life situation.

Answer: D
 Death refers to the permanent cessation of all vital functions of an individual's body.

Answer: E
 The term "transition" is often used to refer to the process of dying or the period leading up to death.

Answer: F
 A living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's wishes for end-of-life medical care if they are unable to communicate these decisions themselves.

Answer: C
 A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Answer: G
 A donor card is a document indicating that an individual wishes to donate their organs or tissues after death.

Answer: J
 A healthcare proxy is a legal document that designates an individual to make medical decisions on behalf of an incapacitated patient. It is often used in end-of-life situations.

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