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laurencescou

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The alcoholic patient says to the nurse, I am not an alcoholic. I can quit any time I want to. The nurse recognizes that the patient is using which defense mechanism?
 
  a. Repression
  b. Denial
  c. Rationalization
  d. Intellectualization

Question 2

The nurse takes into consideration that it is estimated that _____ of the population will have some form of anxiety disorder.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Denial is ignoring reality in spite of hard evidence. Denial is a mechanism frequently used by substance abusers. Repression refers to unconsciously blocking an unwanted thought or memory from open expression. Rationalization attempts to justify a behavior or action by making an excuse or an explanation. Intellectualization is the excessive reasoning and logic to counter emo-tional distress.

Answer to Question 2

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twenty-five

One person out of four will have symptoms of an anxiety disorder in his or her lifetime.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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