1242: The client presents concerns for anxiety and some depression following the announcement of the divorce of her parents three weeks ago. She stated that she and her siblings are experiencing a "whirlwind" of emotions ranging from sadness, anger, and anxiety. The client initially disbelieved about her parents' divorce. However, she realized the divorce was happening because her father was packing his belongings and moving out of their home. She noticed that in the past few weeks, her grades have dropped. She has final exams coming, stating, "I just want to put this incident aside until after my exams, when I can give it my full concentration."
➢ Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.
The nurse recognizes that the client is demonstrating [sublimation / reaction formation / suppression / regression] to deal with her feelings related to her parent's divorce.
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