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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer. The client states, 'I can’t think about that until after my first grandchild is born next week.' The nurse should identify the client’s statement as indicating the maladaptive use of which of the following defense mechanisms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Suppression. The client is using suppression, a maladaptive defense mechanism, to temporarily avoid dealing with the distressing news of their cancer diagnosis by focusing on their upcoming grandchild's birth. Suppression involves consciously pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings out of awareness. It differs from sublimation (
A), which involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities, compensation (
B), which involves making up for perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strengths, and regression (
D), which involves reverting to an earlier stage of development under stress. In this scenario, the client's statement does not align with these defense mechanisms, making suppression the most appropriate choice.

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