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A nurse cares for a client who has missed their last appointment with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP). The client states, 'I missed my appointment because I overslept, but I knew it would be pointless anyway.' The client is demonstrating which defense mechanism?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rationalization involves justifying behavior with an acceptable reason (oversleeping) while dismissing the appointment's value to avoid guilt.

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