Mrs. K, age 54, is diagnosed with lung cancer with a prognosis of six months to live. She has a loving husband and two children. According to developmental theorists, her response to this
Situation is likely to be to

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According to Kubler-Ross's stages of grief, Mrs. K is likely to go through the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance. During the acceptance stage, she may start making plans for the time she has left with her loved ones. Therefore, B is the most likely response. A (contemplating suicide) and C (becoming self-indulgent) are not typical responses in this situation, and D (changing therapies and treatments) may not be feasible at this stage.

Mrs K, Age 54, Is Diagnosed with Lung Cancer with a Prognosis