The nurse providing cognitive therapy for a client who believes she is stupid would evaluate
cognitive intervention as effective when the client states
a. "I'm disappointed in my lack of ability.".
b. "Sometimes I do stupid things.".
c. "Things always go wrong for me.".
d. "I always fail when I try new things.".
ANS: B
"I'm stupid" is an irrational thought. A more rational thought is "Sometimes I do stupid things.". The
latter thinking promotes emotional self-control. Options A, C, and D reflect irrational thinking.
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