Problem: PZ's behavior was argumentative with the NP. PZ is new to dialysis and his behavior could have been out of fear, not understanding, lack of trust in the new NP at the clinic because it was the NPs first time to round on this patient. PZ could also be angry because of feelings he has lost control over his health (Bickley et al., 2023). The patient's behavior can also be referred to as displacement which can be a defense mechanism that is maladaptive to the fact the patient is angry at the situation and is directing it toward the NP (Black, 2021).