‘No not me’ reaction of the patient is seen in which stage of death (terminal patients)? mcq given below:
Q. ‘No not me’ reaction of the patient is seen in which stage of death (terminal patients)?(a) Bargaining / |
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😔 “No, Not Me” Reaction – Stage of Death
✅ Answer: (b) Denial
📖 What is Denial?
Denial is the first stage in Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s Five Stages of Grief and Dying.
It is a defense mechanism in which the patient refuses to accept the reality of the illness or approaching death.
Common statements include:
- “No, not me.”
- “This cannot be happening.”
- “The reports must be wrong.”
👉 Therefore, the phrase “No, not me” is a classic example of the Denial stage.
📝 Five Stages of Death (Kübler-Ross Model)
| Stage | Typical Reaction |
|---|---|
| Denial | “No, not me.” |
| Anger | “Why me?” |
| Bargaining | “If I recover, I will change.” |
| Depression | Sadness, withdrawal, hopelessness |
| Acceptance | “I am at peace.” |
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Bargaining
❌ The patient attempts to negotiate for more time or recovery, often making promises.
(c) Anger
❌ Characterized by frustration, resentment, and the question “Why me?”
(d) Acceptance
❌ The patient acknowledges the reality of death and becomes relatively peaceful.
DENIAL = “No, Not Me”
❌ Refuses to believe the diagnosis or approaching death.
📌 Exam Tip: Remember the order: DABDA → Denial → Anger → Bargaining → Depression → Acceptance.
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