A nurse and client are engaged in imagery training. The nurse shows the best understanding of the importance of selecting an appropriate focus when stating:
1. "Let's discuss how to select today's focus."
2. "Today's focus will be auditory rather than visual."
3. "What do you find to be most effective as your focus?"
4. "Review this list and select a focus for today's session."
ANS: 3
People typically respond to their environment according to the way they perceive it, as well as by their own visualizations and expectancies. Therefore individuals learn to regulate themselves by selecting appropriate visualizations and expectations. The remaining options do not allow the cli-ent to control the selection process.
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