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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is counseling the client with a substance abuse disorder. Which defense mechanism is the nurse most likely to observe the client using in response to a stressful event?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Regression (
B) is common in substance abuse showing childlike behaviors. Repression (
A) sublimation (
C) and reaction formation (
D) are less typical.

Question 2 of 5

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