A client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is overheard telling family about having food poisoning. What defense mechanism is this client exhibiting?

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



Answer: 2. Denial


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