A Patient Undergoing Diagnostic Tests Says, "Nothing Is Wrong with Me

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing diagnostic tests says, "Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold." The spouse reports the patient smokes, coughs daily, lost 15 pounds, and is easily fatigued. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?

• A) Displacement
• B) Regression
• C) Projection
• D) Denial

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