Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 453 of 1700

A family member tells you, "This can't be happening." Which stage of grief does this show?

  1. Denial
  2. Anger
  3. Bargaining
  4. Acceptance
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Correct answer: Denial

Denial is when a person refuses to accept the loss.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026