Which response is typical of a family member in the denial stage?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

“I can't stand to lose her.”
“I can't stand to lose her.”

“The doctor can't be right.”
“The doctor can't be right.”

“Why not somebody else?”
“Why not somebody else?”

“Soon she won't be in pain anymore.”
“Soon she won't be in pain anymore.”

Answer 1

The response that is typical of a family member in the denial stage is:

“The doctor can't be right.”

This response reflects a refusal to accept the reality of the situation, which is characteristic of the denial stage of grief.