The victim of domestic abuse tells the nurse,"I know my spouse didn't mean to hurt me.The situation just got out of hand." The nurse recognizes that the client is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

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The victim is minimizing the situation by downplaying the harm caused by their spouse and excusing their behavior as unintentional or out of control. This is a common defense mechanism in victims of domestic abuse as they may feel the need to rationalize or protect their abuser.

The Victim of Domestic Abuse Tells the Nurse,"I Know My