ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When the patient who overeats insists that weight gain is related to retained fluids, the nurse recognizes the patient is using which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationalization involves providing logical excuses for behaviors to avoid facing the true cause. Here, the patient attributes weight gain to fluid retention rather than overeating, avoiding responsibility for their actions.
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