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A woman who attends a stress management group reveals to group members that though she recently divorced, she continues to care for her husband's aging parents. Which psychological mechanism should the nurse address in the plan of care?

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Rationale: Altruism refers to the selfless concern for the well-being of others. In this scenario, the woman is caring for her husband's aging parents despite her recent divorce, demonstrating a selfless act of caring for others. Regression involves reverting to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict. Compartmentalization involves separating conflicting thoughts or emotions to manage stress. Egocentrism refers to a self-centered perspective.

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