Asked by Ghada Nakhal on Jun 20, 2024
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A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist uses cognitive therapy techniques with a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the staff nurse supports this type of therapy?
A) "What are your feelings about not eating the food that you prepare?"
B) "You seem to feel much better about yourself when you eat something."
C) "It must be difficult to talk about private matters to someone you just met."
D) "Being thin does not seem to solve your problems. You are thin now but still unhappy."
Cognitive Therapy
A form of psychological therapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking or behavior that contribute to people's problems.
- Understand the therapeutic communication techniques applicable to the treatment of eating disorders.
Verified Answer
AC
Annie CheruvelilJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct response is the only strategy that attempts to question the patient's distorted thinking.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the therapeutic communication techniques applicable to the treatment of eating disorders.
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