A patient, newly diagnosed with cancer, shouts at the physician and says, “Why me?” Which stage of grief is the patient in, according to the Kübler-Ross Theory?

Correct option is B

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s Five Stages of Grief, the “Why me?” response reflects the anger stage. After denial, individuals often express frustration, blame, or resentment, which is a natural reaction to the awareness of loss or diagnosis.
Explanation of options: (a) Denial – ❌ Denial is the first stage, where the person refuses to accept reality, often saying things like “This can’t be true.” (b) Anger – ✔ Correct. Anger manifests as questioning or blaming others, like “Why me?” or “It’s not fair.” (c) Bargaining – ❌ In this stage, patients may try to negotiate or make deals, e.g., “If I follow treatment, maybe I’ll live longer.” (d) Depression – ❌ This stage involves deep sadness and withdrawal, not anger or confrontation.