A Patient's Initial Reaction to Being Told She Has an STI

question 176

Multiple Choice

A patient's initial reaction to being told she has an STI is to insist that the nurse made a mistake with the test. The defense mechanism that BEST explains this behavior is:

• A) regression.
• B) sublimation.
• C) denial.
• D) rationalization.

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Definitions:

Workforce Layoffs

The process of reducing a company's workforce to cut costs or respond to changes in demand, often resulting in involuntary job loss for affected employees.

Constructive Dismissal

A major change in the terms of the employment contract that results in an employee’s resigning.

Promotion

The advancement of an employee to a higher position within the organization that usually comes with more responsibilities and higher pay.

Constructive Dismissal

A situation where an employee resigns due to the employer's behavior or changes to their job condition, effectively being forced out without a formal dismissal.