You are caring for a patient who has been sexually assaulted. The patient has become quiet and calm. What defense mechanism does this indicate to the nurse?
  1. Denial
  2. Projection
  3. Rationalization
  4. Intellectualization
Explanation
Answer: A - The defense mechanism that the patient is displaying is denial. Denial is a way for the patient to refuse to admit to a painful. The other three defense mechanisms do not apply in this situation.
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