A grief-stricken patient talks about her grief and displays an appropriate attitude toward the immediate circumstance. Which stage of the grieving process does this describe?

anger
acceptance
depression
denial

acceptance

Rationale: When a person accepts the grief-causing situation facing them, they are able to display generally appropriate attitudes while discussing their immediate circumstance.

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