A client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is overheard telling family about having food poisoning.What defense mechanism is this client exhibiting?
A)Compensation
B)Denial
C)Displacement
D)Identification

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The client is exhibiting denial, which is a defense mechanism where a person refuses to acknowledge the reality of a situation. In this case, the client is denying the reality of having a heart attack and instead telling others they have food poisoning.

A Client Diagnosed with a Myocardial Infarction Is Overheard Telling