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The client sees no connection between her liver disorder and her alcohol intake. She believes that she drinks very little and that her family is making something out of nothing. The nurse interprets these behaviors as indicative of which of the following defense mechanisms?

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Rationale: The client's behavior indicates denial, as she refuses to acknowledge the link between her alcohol use and liver disorder, minimizing the problem.

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