Marion, a 25-year-old patient who lives with her parents, explains to the nurse at the community clinic, "I really don't need to talk to anyone, even my parents." The patient expresses that she is too busy and does not have the time to sit and talk
The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely using the defense mechanism known as:
A.
Conversion reaction.
B.
Avoidance.
C.
Isolation.
D.
Denial.
ANS: B
The person is avoiding situations that may open up feelings.
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