A patient dying of colon cancer tells a nurse that he is sure that he can beat the cancer if he changes his eating habits. The nurse understands that the patient is likely in the stage defined by Kübler-Ross as

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The patient’s statement indicates bargaining, which is characterized by an attempt to negotiate a way out of the situation. The patient is bargaining by believing that changing his eating habits will somehow reverse or cure his cancer. This is a common stage in Kübler-Ross’ stages of grief and acceptance, where patients may try to make deals with a higher power, doctors, or themselves to avoid the reality of their situation.

A Patient Dying of Colon Cancer Tells a Nurse That