A resident is terminally ill.Her pain is severe.She blames the staff for her pain.She complains about having to wait for pain-relief drugs.She also says that the staff is rough when they turn and re-position her.In what stage of dying is this resident?

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The resident is expressing anger and blaming the staff for her pain and discomfort. This is characteristic of the anger stage of dying, where the individual may feel frustrated, irritable, and resentful towards others.

A Resident Is Terminally Ill