A nursing student evaluates her group project partner as irresponsible because of minimal participation in planning. When told of this situation, the nursing instructor plans to use the cognitive technique of "examining the evidence"
Which response exemplifies this technique? A. "Let's look at the potential reasons why your partner has not participated."
B. "How would you define irresponsibility?"
C. "Has it occurred to you that your partner may be working on the project at home?"
D. "Are you telling me that you feel totally responsible for this project?"
A
When using the technique of examining the evidence, the student and nurse review automatic thoughts and study the evidence to support or counter the belief.
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