Several weeks of diagnostic tests have revealed that cancer has spread throughout Barry's body. His physician suggested that he "take care of important matters." Barry realizes his family's home needs repairs, so he arranges to have that done right away. To relieve his family of the agony of planning his funeral, he has made all the arrangements. Barry tells his minister he has had a good life and just wants to make sure he provides for his family after his death. This description fits the stage Kübler-Ross called __________
A) denial.
B) acceptance.
C) bargaining.
D) depression.

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The description given in the scenario is consistent with the stage of acceptance in Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief. In this stage, individuals come to terms with their diagnosis and begin to focus on practical matters such as ensuring their affairs are in order and their loved ones are taken care of after their passing.

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