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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

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Margaret has just been informed that she is HIV positive. She refuses to discuss it with anyone and refuses to acknowledge it. What stage of the grieving process is Margaret displaying?

Anger
Denial
Depression
Acceptance

Explanation

Answer - B - A patient who refuses to discuss a diagnosis or refuses to acknowledge their condition is displaying the denial stage of the grieving process. This defense mechanism that can last from hours to months is when the patient wishes to put off dealing with the inevitable event.

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