NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Psychosocial Integrity Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with substance abuse. The nurse recognizes the client is using projection as a defense mechanism when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projection involves attributing one's own undesirable behaviors to others. The client blaming their spouse for excessive medication use reflects projection by deflecting their own substance abuse issues onto another person.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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