A Client Recently Admitted to an Inpatient Unit for Treatment

A client recently admitted to an inpatient unit for treatment of alcoholism says to the nurse, "I only came here to get away from my nagging spouse.  Sometimes I think my spouse is the one who should be here.  I can stop drinking any time I want."  The nurse recognizes that the client is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?

A) Denial and projection
B) Rationalization and depression
C) Regression and displacement
D) Sublimation and reaction formation

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