A patient states,"I am so upset that I need a knee replacement.I should have done those exercises that the physical therapist told me to do years ago." In which stage of illness is the patient?

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The patient's statement reflects feelings of frustration and regret, which are characteristic of the "Irritability and anger" stage, where individuals may blame themselves or others for their health condition.

A Patient States,"I Am So Upset That I Need a Knee