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A client has had a total knee replacement and will need assistance for several weeks after discharge.
  She tells the nurse caring for her I do not intend to assume the sick role.' The nurse knows the
  client is objecting to
 
  a. coordinating various aspects of medical and nursing care.
  b. giving up financial responsibility for hospital and medical care.
  c. giving up independent functioning to assume a dependent role.
  d. using a variety of defense mechanisms to reduce anxiety associated with
  hospitalization.

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