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A 48-year-old man has been diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma and has a poor prognosis.He plans an extensive trip around the country to visit family he has not seen or talked with in years.What psychosocial response does the nurse recognize that the patient is manifesting?
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies deployed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
Hostility
An intense form of anger or aggression often displayed through antagonistic behavior towards others.
Orally Fixated
Describes an individual's strong focus on oral stimuli, such as sucking or chewing, as a result of unresolved conflicts in early psychosexual development.
Passive Dependence
A behavioral condition where an individual relies excessively on others for emotional support, decision-making, or to meet their personal needs.
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