Asked by Annalyn Masterson on Sep 25, 2024
A patient tells the nurse "My doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way I think about things, and he wants me to learn a new way of thinking." Which response would be in keeping with the doctor's recommendations?
A) Teaching the patient to recognize, reconsider, and reframe irrational thoughts
B) Encouraging the patient to imagine being in calming circumstances
C) Teaching the patient to use instruments that give feedback about bodily functions
D) Provide the patient with a blank journal and guidance about journaling
Irrational Thoughts
Thoughts that are not based on reason or clear thinking, often leading to unrealistic expectations or perceptions.
Negative Way
A perspective or approach that tends to focus on the unfavorable aspects of situations or on what can go wrong.
- Learn cognitive-behavioral strategies to address stress-related cognitive patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Learn cognitive-behavioral strategies to address stress-related cognitive patterns.
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