A 67-year-old male is diagnosed with colon cancer. He is scheduled for a hemicolectomy but does not keep his preoperative assessment appointment for the surgery. When confronted he says cheerfully, “I couldn't miss such a terrific day on the golf course; we'll have to reschedule.” Which of the following best describes this patient’s reaction to his illness?
A) Acceptance
B) Anger
C) Anxiety
D) Denial
E) Depression
A) Acceptance
B) Anger
C) Anxiety
D) Denial
E) Depression
