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NBME Clinical Science Subject Examination (Shelf Exam)

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A 65-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up examination after the results of a bronchoscopy showed squamous cell carcinoma. When the physician tells the patient the diagnosis, the patient becomes tearful and responds, “No, you’re wrong! This must be a mistake. This can’t happen to me. Let’s do more tests.” This patient is most likely at which of the following stages of grief?
Correct Answer:
Denial

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