In planning care for a client with negative thinking, the nurse would intervene by teaching the client to:
1. Identify and reframe negative thoughts.
2. Discuss personal worthlessness with all unit peers.
3. Make a list of things the client does poorly.
4. Avoid unit activities until the client desires to participate.
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Rationale: Research shows that the cognitive behavioral therapy techniques of identifying and reframing negative thoughts are effective. Avoiding participation in unit activities until the client desires to participate allows the client to isolate and become more self-absorbed. Discussing personal worthlessness with all unit peers may reinforce the negative thought patterns.
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