You forgot to assist a resident with ambulation.You tell the nurse that you have too much work to do.Which defense mechanism are you using?
A) Projection
B) Identification
C) Rationalization
D) Substitution

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Rationalization is a defense mechanism characterized by making excuses or justifications for one's actions or behaviors in order to avoid guilt or responsibility. In this scenario, the nursing assistant is rationalizing their failure to assist the resident with ambulation by stating that they have too much work to do.

You Forgot to Assist a Resident with Ambulation