Ria is a patient diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia. If she is in the first stage of dying as suggested by Kübler-Ross, which of the following is likely to be Ria's reaction to her diagnosis?

A) She is likely to blame her doctor for not doing enough to cure her.
B) She is likely to dismiss her diagnosis as a mistake.
C) She is likely to be in a state of depression.
D) She is likely to have come to terms with her diagnosis.

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Brandon Mszal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The first stage of dying according to Kübler-Ross is denial, where patients are likely to dismiss their diagnosis as a mistake, reflecting a disbelief in the reality of their situation.

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