A woman who attends a stress management group reveals to group members that though she recently divorced, she continues to care for her husband's aging parents. Which psychological mechanism should the nurse address in the plan of care?

A) Altruism refers to the selfless concern for the well-being of others. In this scenario, the woman is caring for her husband's aging parents despite her recent divorce, demonstrating a selfless act of caring for others. B) Regression involves reverting to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict. This does not appear to be the primary psychological mechanism at play in this scenario. C) Compartmentalization involves separating conflicting thoughts or emotions into different compartments of the mind to manage stress. While this may be relevant to some extent, it does not fully capture the woman's selfless caregiving behavior. D) Egocentrism refers to a self-centered perspective where one is focused primarily on their own needs and desires. This does not align with the woman's behavior of caring for her husband's aging parents despite her own challenges.