Which statement, made by a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, should trigger the nurse's concern about the client's understanding of the use of defense mechanisms?

The correct answer is "When I have a problem, I just deny it until it goes away."

Explanation:

A client suffering from an anxiety disorder tend to not deal with the problems in a healthy way, which will often results in having additional problems. A client stating that "When I have a problem, I just deny it until it goes away" should trigger the nurse's concern about the client's understanding of the use of defense mechanisms. A client with an anxiety disorder will often deny her or his problems in an attempt to avoid feeling more anxiety, however that defense mechanism is not a healthy reaction and should be avoided as much as possible.