NCLEX Question for stages of grieving as described by Kubler-Ross

NCLEX Review Question

Of the following stages of grieving as described by Kubler-Ross, which is the initial?

a.Denial
b.Anger
c.Bargaining
d.Depression

Correct Answer: A
Denial
Rationale: The stages include: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Anger
Rationale: Anger is the second stage of the process.

Bargaining
Rationale: Bargaining is the third stage of the process.

Depression
Rationale: Depression is the fourth stage of the process.

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