The nurse is aware that the use of a defense mechanism is a normal response to stress and only becomes problematic if the patient:
a. uses more than one defense mechanism at a time.
b. uses the defense mechanism longer than 1 week.
c. uses the defense mechanism excessively.
d. uses the defense mechanism until a more durable coping mechanism is formed.
ANS: C
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