A nurse is assessing the coping strategies of a client who has recently retired. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is using compensation as a defense mechanism?

A. "I had to retire because my boss didn't like me.": Indicates projection, attributing personal feelings to someone else. B. "There were lay-offs at my company, so I journaled about what I accomplished during my career.": Indicates positive coping, not compensation. C. "I'm so glad I've retired because the work was making me sick and depressed.": Indicates rationalization, justifying the situation. D. "Since I retired, I have entered many gardening competitions.": The client is compensating for the loss of work-related identity by engaging in competitive gardening, a constructive coping strategy.