A nurse psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. The therapeutic strategy most consistent with the framework of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is:
a. emphasizing medication compliance
b. identifying the patient's strengths and assets
c. offering psychoeducational materials and groups
d. focusing on feelings developed by the patient toward the nurse
ANS: D
Positive or negative feelings of the patient toward the nurse or therapist represent transference. Transference is a psychoanalytic concept that can be used to explore previously unresolved conflicts. Emphasizing medication compliance is more related to biological therapy. Identifying patient strengths and assets would be consistent with supportive psychotherapy. The use of psychoeducational materials is a common "homework" assignment used in cognitive therapy.
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