Ria Is a Patient Diagnosed with an Advanced Stage of Leukemia

Multiple Choice

Ria is a patient diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia. If she is in the first stage of dying as suggested by Kübler-Ross, which of the following is likely to be Ria's reaction to her diagnosis?

A) She is likely to blame her doctor for not doing enough to cure her.
B) She is likely to dismiss her diagnosis as being a mistake.
C) She is likely to be in a state of depression.
D) She is likely to have come to terms with her diagnosis.