Which goal is most likely to be chosen by the nurse for a patient who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice?
a. The patient will develop mature, satisfying relationships that are relatively free of anxiety.
b. The patient will rid himself of irrational beliefs, including "shoulds," "oughts," and "musts."
c. The patient will learn to meet basic needs responsibly.
d. The patient will manage stress adaptively.
A
The goal of interpersonal therapists is to assist the patient in developing healthy interpersonal relationships that are relatively anxiety-free. The other distracters state a goal appropriate for cognitive therapy, reality therapy, and stress management therapy, respectively.
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