The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed as having a terminal illness.Which statement by the patient is the best example of the first stage of grief described by Kubler-Ross?

"If I could just live long enough to attend my son's graduation, I would be satisfied.”.

"I believe there has been a mistake.

"I know I am depressed and I can't stop crying.”.

"I am very angry and mad.

I should have gotten a second opinion.”.