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A patient in the bargaining stage of grief according to Kubler-Ross:

A Denies the diagnosis
B May make deals with a higher power or attempt to negotiate for more time
C Accepts the situation
D Is hostile toward staff

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Kubler-Ross stages of grief: Denial → Anger → Bargaining ("if only...") → Depression → Acceptance. Bargaining: patient tries to negotiate, make promises, or seek alternative explanations. Not strictly linear.

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