The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Using the Defense

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a client is using the defense mechanism of intellectualization.Which comment did the client make for the nurse to come to this conclusion?

• A)"I only smoke marijuana on Saturdays."
• B)"I'm fine.I just got a little rattled when I heard the news."
• C)"I bought this new dress because my friend has one just like it."
• D)"I'll miss my mom, but she was in so much pain all of the time."

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjusting entries are made, used in the preparation of financial statements.

Closing Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the books for the next period.

Income or Loss

Income or loss refers to the financial result of a company’s operations over a specific period, indicating profitability or deficit.

Adjusted Balances

Balances that have been modified to reflect corrections or adjustments to initial reported amounts, often in the context of bank accounts or financial statements.