The client tells the nurse that she does not wish to see her mother-in-law during this hospitalization because she does not like her. When the client's husband and her mother-in-law visit, the client is very cordial and acts happy to see both visitors. The nurse recognizes that this client may be using which defense mechanism?

The client tells the nurse that she does not wish to see her mother-in-law during this hospitalization because she does not like her. When the client's husband and her mother-in-law visit, the client is very cordial and acts happy to see both visitors. The nurse recognizes that this client may be using which defense mechanism?

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The client tells the nurse that she does not wish to see her mother-in-law during this hospitalization because she does not like her. When the client's husband and her mother-in-law visit, the client is very cordial and acts happy to see both visitors. The nurse recognizes that this client may be using which defense mechanism?



1. Reaction formation

2. Rationalization

3. Regression

4. Reparation



Answer: 1. Reaction formation


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