Which defense mechanisms should the nurse include in the parental teaching session regarding common pediatric responses to a life-threatening illness? Select all that apply
1. Regression
2. Anticipating
3. Denial
4. Repression
5. Bargaining
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Regression is a common defense mechanism portrayed by the pediatric client in response to a life-threatening illness.
2. Anticipating is a coping mechanism, not a defense mechanism, that may be portrayed by the pediatric client in response to a life-threatening illness.
3. Denial is a common defense mechanism portrayed by the pediatric client in response to a life-threatening illness.
4. Repression is a common defense mechanism portrayed by the pediatric client in response to a life-threatening illness.
5. Bargaining is a common defense mechanism portrayed by the pediatric client in response to a life-threatening illness.
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