A client repeatedly tells the nurse that "all will be well" and "I'm fine" in response to learning of a health problem that requires immediate surgery.The nurse realizes that which diagnosis is appropriate for the client at this time?

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The client's repeated assurances that "all will be well" and "I'm fine" despite the seriousness of the situation suggest a defensive mechanism to protect themselves from the anxiety of the health problem, indicating Defensive Coping.

A Client Repeatedly Tells the Nurse That "All Will Be