Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following manifestations?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Somatization involves expressing mental distress as physical symptoms, common in anxiety disorders. A, C, and D are different defense mechanisms not matching this description.