Which is the best way for the nurse to support patients’ self-esteem needs across the life span?

4. This is an example of projection. Projection is attributing unacceptable thoughts, emotions, motives, or characteristics within oneself to others.

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1. This is not an example of rationalization. Rationalization is used to justify in some socially acceptable way ideas, feelings, or behavior through explanations that appear to be logical. 2. This is not an example of minimization. Minimization is not admitting to the significance of one's own behavior, thereby reducing one's responsibility. 3. This is not an example of substitution. Substitution is replacement of an unattainable, unavailable, or unacceptable goal, emotion, or motive with one that is attainable, available, or acceptable in an effort to reduce anxiety, frustration or disappointment.