ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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A nurse is counseling a client for the management of anxiety. The client is consistently late for appointments and ignores household chores. The client states, "I'm just too stressed. I need someone to take care of me.” The nurse identifies this behavior as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Regression. Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development when faced with stressful situations. In this scenario, the client's behavior of being consistently late and avoiding responsibilities reflects a regression to a state where they feel the need to be taken care of, like a child seeking comfort from a caregiver. This behavior is a way of coping with anxiety by seeking refuge in a familiar and less demanding role. Dissociation (
A) involves disconnecting from reality to avoid distress, introjection (
B) is internalizing the qualities of others, and repression (
D) is unconsciously suppressing unwanted thoughts or memories.
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