Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A client in the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) office is observed getting yelled at by their spouse. When the nurse interviews the client, the client is hostile and shouts at the nurse. This client is exhibiting which defense mechanism?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Displacement involves redirecting emotions from one target (spouse) to another (nurse), as seen in the client's hostility.