Bill's current condition can be described as
A)the active dying stage of a steady trajectory of dying.
B)the depression stage of imminent death.
C)the chronic phase of dying.
D)problem-based coping with dying.

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The phrase "steady trajectory of dying" suggests that Bill is in the final stage of his life and his condition is deteriorating gradually, but continuously. The term "active dying" refers to the period when the body progressively shuts down, and death is imminent. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate. Option B is not suitable because depression is a normal emotional response in a specific stage of the grieving process, whereas imminent death is not synonymous with depression. Option C is incorrect since the term "chronic" implies a prolonged period of time, which is not applicable to the active dying phase. Finally, option D is not relevant since it suggests a problem-based approach to cope with dying, whereas Bill's condition seems to be in the final stages of life.

Bill's Current Condition Can Be Described as