According to Doka, tasks in coping with life-threatening illnesses that involve symptom management, preventing health crises, and preserving one's self - concept occur in the: a. Prediagnostic phase b. Terminal phase c. Recovery phase d. Chronic phase e. Acute phase

D. Chronic phase

Explanation:

Dr Kenneth Doka who is a Gerontologist proposed that there are series of phases an individual with life-threatening illnesses may go through and that each of these phases comes with different tasks. The phases includes : Prediagnostic phase, Terminal phase, Recovery phase, Chronic phase and the Acute phase.

The correct answer for this question is The chronic phase. The Chronic phase task involve stage where the individual attempt to manage the symptoms and side effects of the illness by carrying out health regimens to prevent Health crises. This stage also involves managing stress, maximizing social support and preserving self-concept with feeling of fear.