Answer: D - The exact order of Kubler-Ross’ stages of grieving are as follows:
1. Denial
Client refuses to believe that loss is happening.
Is unready to deal with practical problems.
May assume artificial cheerfulness.
2. Anger
Client or family may direct anger at a nurse or hospital about matters that normally would not bother them.
3. Bargaining
Seeks to bargain to avoid loss.
May express feeling of guilt or fear of punishment for past sins, real or imagined.
4. Depression
Grieves over what has happened and what cannot be.
May talk freely or may withdraw.
5. Acceptance
Comes to terms with loss
May have decreased interest in surroundings.
