Kubler-Ross's Stages of Grieving Flashcards
1
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Stage 1
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Denial
2
Q
Denial
A
refuses to believe that loss is happening
is unready to deal with practical problems, such as prosthesis after the loss of a leg
may assume artificial cheerfulness to prolong denial
3
Q
Stage 2
A
Anger
4
Q
Anger
A
client or family may direct anger at nurse or staff about matters that normally would not bother them
5
Q
Stage 3
A
Bargaining
6
Q
Bargaining
A
seeks to bargain to avoid loss
listen attentively and encourage client to talk
7
Q
Stage 4
A
Depression
8
Q
Depression
A
Grieves over what has happened and what cannot be
may talk freely or may withdraw
9
Q
Stage 5
A
Acceptance
10
Q
Acceptance
A
comes to terms with loss
may have decreased interest in surroundings and support people
may wish to begin making plans
