A Patient Who Had Abdominal Surgery Has Been Hospitalized for 4

A patient who had abdominal surgery has been hospitalized for 4 days.He has no history of psychiatric disorder but is described by his family as having "always been a difficult person who blames others for everything that goes wrong." From the day of admission,he has verbally abused the nurses for their inability to provide care that keeps him pain free and comfortable.Which history most likely explains this style of coping?

A) Child-rearing that did not teach respect for others
B) Exposure to violent role models in the media
C) A personality style that externalizes problems
D) Increased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin

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