A young client died following a cardiac arrest. The nurse caring for the client and the family notes that some members of the family refuse to accept that the client has died. What stage of grief is the family experiencing?

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The family members' refusal to accept that the client has died indicates that they are experiencing shock and disbelief, which is the first stage of grief according to Kubler-Ross's stages of grief model.

A Young Client Died Following a Cardiac Arrest