Naomi, diagnosed with alzheimer’s disease, knows that she will die soon. she is now deciding on how to divide up her possessions and how to say goodbye to old friends and family members. according to kübler-ross’s theory, she is in the stage.

she is in the Acceptance stage

Explanation:

Kubler-Ross identified 5 stage of grief individuals feel in response to a real, perceived, or anticipated loss.

They include:

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Hint: can be remembered with the acronym DABDA.

1. Denial: at this stage, the individual is shocked and in disbelief about the reality of the situation. The response could be "No this is not true, it can't happen."

2. Anger: this stage is characterized by a feeling of envy and resentment towards individuals not affected by the situation or loss. Most times anger is directed to self or God. Common comments are: "why me?"

3. Bargaining: at this stage the individual is try to negotiate with self or a higher being for an extension of the loss. The individual may be feeling guilty for not performing satisfactorily or appropriately in some aspect of life.

4. Depression: at this stage, the full impact of the reality of the situation is being experienced by the individual. A feeling of sadness and depression prevail here and the individual dissociate self from the situation or things. This depression is not pathologic but represent advancement towards resolution or acceptance of the reality.

5. Acceptance: this stage is a stage of peaceful feeling as regards to the situation. The individual has come to accept the reality of the situation and looks for strategies to cope. It is a time of quiet expectation and resignation to the situation