A client who has been admitted to a surgical unit with a diagnosis of cancer is scheduled for surgery in the morning. When the nurse enters the room and begins the surgical preparation, the client states, "I'm not having surgery — you must have the wrong person! My test results were negative. I'll be going home tomorrow." Which defense mechanism should the nurse recognize that the client is using?
A. Denial
B. Psychosis
C. Delusions
D. Displacement
Ans: A. Denial
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