A young adult male patient diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer tells the nurse that if he lets his hair grow, God will cure him. What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?

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B) This scenario is indicative of the bargaining stage of grief, where the patient is making a deal or bargain in the hope of changing the outcome of his terminal illness. It's a way to postpone the acknowledgment of the loss.D) Bargaining with a higher power or God is a recognized stage in the grieving process, reflecting an attempt to negotiate for an extension of life or a cure. It's a normal psychological response to the threat of death or significant loss.

A Young Adult Male Patient Diagnosed with Terminal Pancreatic Cancer