A Resident Physician Is Finishing Up Her Shift When She

A resident physician is finishing up her shift when she receives a page that reads, "Patient in Room 121 asking to leave."  The patient was admitted 2 hours ago for worsening dyspnea.  On entering the room, the resident attempts to engage in a discussion about why the patient is requesting to leave.  In response, the patient pulls out his nasal cannula and breathlessly says, "You don't know anything; you're not even a real doctor!"  The resident is reminded of her father, who has frequently belittled her accomplishments.  She angrily informs the patient, "You can't leave and I'm ordering haloperidol to calm you down."  Which of the following best explains the resident's response to the patient?

A) Countertransference
B) Passive aggression
C) Projection
D) Reaction formation
E) Regression
F) Transference

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