The psychological defense mechanism used to ward off the painful feelings associated with illness and hospitalization is called
1. denial.
2. acceptance.
3. compassion.
4. frustration.
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Denial is a psychological defense mechanism intended to ward off the painful feelings asso-ciated with problems.
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1. 60 to 100 mg/dL 2. 100 to 120 mg/dL 3. 127 to 309 mg/dL 4. 400 mg/dL and above
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