Reece was told that he has cancer and will likely not survive surgery.His response was to laugh and tell the doctor that he had the wrong guy-Reece felt fine! Reece's response fits with which stage of Kübler-Ross's theory?

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Reece's response of laughing and denying that he is the one with cancer suggests that he is in the denial stage. This is a common reaction in which individuals may not accept or acknowledge the diagnosis as a way to cope with the overwhelming news.

Reece Was Told That He Has Cancer and Will Likely