Your 27 year old female patient has been in a severe car accident. When you approach her car window she asks you to "please go away" while she "rests."
What type of emotional reaction to her accident is she most likely experiencing?

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Denial is a common initial emotional reaction to traumatic events, such as a severe car accident. The patient's request to be left alone to "rest" despite the severity of the situation suggests she may be in denial about the seriousness of her condition or the need for immediate medical attention.

Your 27 Year Old Female Patient Has Been in a Severe