Mariane recently had an abdomino-perineal resection and colostomy. She accuses the nurse of being negligent during the change of dressing because she says the surgical wound looks terrible. The nurse recognizes that Mariane is using which defense mechanism?

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The nurse recognizes that the patient is using a defense mechanism called projection. Projection is the attribution of unacceptable feelings and emotions towards others.

Mariane Recently Had an Abdomino-Perineal Resection and Colostomy