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A nurse is admitting a client to an alcohol abuse program. The client states, "I'm here because of my boss. It was part of my job to go to parties and drink with clients.” The client's statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Rationalization. Rationalization is a defense mechanism where individuals justify their behaviors, feelings, or thoughts by providing logical reasons that may not be true. In this scenario, the client is justifying their excessive drinking by blaming it on their job requirement, which is a form of rationalization.
A: Reaction formation involves expressing the opposite of how one truly feels.
B: Compensation is making up for a deficiency in one area by excelling in another.
D: Suppression is consciously pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings out of one's mind.

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