A Young Adult's Chief Complaint Is "Seizure Fits

A young adult's chief complaint is "seizure fits." A chart review shows a negative EEG report and a normal neurological consultation report.A psychosocial history reveals increased family stress,bankruptcy,and a recent divorce.The nurse recognizes that this young man's pseudo-seizures most likely are an example of which unconscious coping mechanism?

A) Compensation
B) Conversion
C) Dissociation
D) Denial

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