A client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is overheard telling family about having food poisoning. What defense mechanism is this client exhibiting?
1. Compensation
2. Denial
3. Displacement
4. Identification
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Compensation is covering up weaknesses by emphasizing strength or by overachievement.
Rationale 2: Denial is an attempt to ignore unacceptable realities by refusing to acknowledge them.
Rationale 3: Displacement is transferring emotional reactions from one object or person to another object or person.
Rationale 4: Identification is an attempt to manage anxiety by imitating the behavior of someone feared or respected.
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