Question

question 13 (mandatory) (11 points)

match the behaviors in column one with the stage (kubler-ross) from column two. choose the best match for each item.

• patient tells her son that she has a benign breast lump before having a mastectomy
• patient tells her higher power that she will give the daughter her house if only she can live to see her grandson born
• patient sits staring out window of room and will not eat
• patient is making arrangements with loved ones for the care of important people, pets, and belongings
• patient fights with family members and wont allow them to visit

1. denial
2. anger
3. depression
4. bargaining
5. acceptance

Explanation:

Analyze behaviors and match to Kubler-Ross stages

• Behavior 1: "Patient tells her son that she has a benign breast lump before having a mastectomy"
• Analysis: Refusing to acknowledge the reality of a malignant diagnosis.
• Match: 1. Denial

• Behavior 2: "Patient tells her higher power that she will give the daughter her house if only she can live to see her grandson born"
• Analysis: Attempting to make a deal or negotiate with a higher power to postpone death.
• Match: 4. Bargaining

• Behavior 3: "Patient sits staring out window of room and will not eat"
• Analysis: Showing signs of sadness, withdrawal, and silent mourning.
• Match: 3. Depression

• Behavior 4: "Patient is making arrangements with loved ones for the care of important people, pets, and belongings"
• Analysis: Coming to terms with the reality of death and preparing practically for it.
• Match: 5. Acceptance

• Behavior 5: "Patient fights with family members and won't allow them to visit"
• Analysis: Expressing frustration, resentment, and displaced hostility.
• Match: 2. Anger

Answer:

Behavior	Stage (Kubler-Ross)
Patient tells her higher power that she will give the daughter her house if only she can live to see her grandson born	4. Bargaining
Patient sits staring out window of room and will not eat	3. Depression
Patient is making arrangements with loved ones for the care of important people, pets, and belongings	5. Acceptance
Patient fights with family members and won't allow them to visit	2. Anger