A patient with a substance abuse disorder tells the nurse that the only reason that he uses drugs is because his family and job are so stressful and suffocating. Which defense mechanism describes the patient’s statement?

The patient with acute psychosis tells the nurse he is going to leave this earth soon and go live in a house with the little green men on Mars. Which is the best response to this statement?

The nurse is conducting a mental health assessment and plans to begin by taking the patient’s health history. Which behavioral clues does the nurse observe upon entering the room? Select all that apply.