A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a maladaptive defense mechanism? A client slams a drawer after misplacing her wallet. A man buys his partner a gift after flirting with his secretary. A client forgets to schedule needed appointments when fearing chemotherapy. A client ignores the thought of pain when scheduled for oral surgery.
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