A patient with an eating disorder states, "Now that I've gained 4 pounds, I can't wear shorts until I lose it again.". The patient is exhibiting which cognitive distortion related to maladaptive eating regulation responses?
a. Magnification
b. Personalization
c. Superstitious thinking
d. Dichotomous thinking
A
In magnification, the patient overestimates the significance of undesirable events. Stimuli are embellished with meaning not supported by objective analogies. The remaining answers list other types of cognitive distortions that often accompany maladaptive eating responses.
You might also like to view...
A client in the first trimester of pregnancy complains of a vaginal discharge and is concerned that the baby is infected. Which instructions by the nurse are appropriate?
Select all that apply. A) Avoid douching. B) Keep the vaginal area clean and wear cotton underwear. C) See the healthcare provider to assess for a vaginal infection. D) Limit bathing to 2 times a week. E) Limit dairy products and use lactose-free products whenever possible.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to radiation. The client is being treated with diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) to reduce the organ damage from radiation. The nurse knows that DTPA is administered how?
A) Orally B) Injection C) Intravenous D) Rectally
A client has experienced an electrical injury of the lower extremities. Which priority assessment data should be obtained from this client?
a. Range of motion in all extremities b. Heart rate, rhythm, and electrocardiogram (ECG) c. Respiratory rate and pulse oximetry d. Orientation to time, place, and person
What is the type of vascular malformation that most often results in hemorrhage?
a. Cavernous angioma b. Venous angioma c. Capillary telangiectasia d. Arteriovenous malformation