A patient is brought to the emergency room by a daughter who reports that the patient has had multiple episodes of chest pain in the past few days and has refused to seek care. The patient states, "I feel fine and the pain has only lasted for brief periods." The nurse recognizes that the patient is most likely using which of the following coping techniques?

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The patient's refusal to seek care and statement that they feel fine despite experiencing chest pain indicates that they are using denial as a coping mechanism.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Room by a Daughter