Question

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

Answer 1

“The doctor can't be right.”

This reflects denial—refusing to accept the reality of the situation. (“Why not somebody else?” is anger; “Soon she won't be in pain anymore” leans toward bargaining/acceptance.)