A client was told by his physician that he is terminally ill. The client tells the nurse that if he can live until his oldest daughter’s wedding in three months that he will accept his situation and...

A client was told by his physician that he is terminally ill. The client tells the nurse that if he can live until his oldest daughter’s wedding in three months that he will accept his situation and go peacefully. This behavior is best described in which stage of the grieving process?

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance