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After learning of a 20-lb.weight gain over the last year, the client says, "My spouse makes me nervous and all I do is eat." Which defense mechanism is this client demonstrating?


Definitions:

Large Intestine

The final section of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for water absorption and the formation of feces.

Mucosal Layer

The damp internal surface of certain organs and bodily cavities, including the stomach, lungs, nose, and mouth.

Small Intestine

A part of the digestive system where the majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs; it is made up of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system, responsible for water absorption and the formation of feces.

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