A Patient Has Just Been Told She Has Cervical Cancer

A patient has just been told she has cervical cancer. When asked about how this is impacting her, she states, It's just an infection; it will clear up. The statement indicates that this patient

A) needs education on cervical cancer.
B) is unable to express her true emotions.
C) should be immediately referred to a cancer support group.
D) is using denial to protect herself from an emotionally painful thought.