A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a female client who has just been sexually assaulted. Which of the following client behaviors would demonstrate denial?

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Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist. A client who is calm and quiet after a traumatic event like sexual assault may be demonstrating denial by not acknowledging the severity or reality of the situation.

A Nurse in the Emergency Department Is Preparing to Care