A homeless client with SPMI is telling the nurse how a group of youths beat him up for no apparent reason. Which of the nurse's responses best exemplifies the principles of cognitive–behavioral therapy?
A) "How did that assault make you feel?"
B) "Do you think there's anything you could have done to protect yourself?"
C) "Did you feel like you could report that to the police?"
D) "Why do you think they did that?"
Ans: A
An open-ended, nonjudgmental response to clients' stories is most likely to benefit the client and promote therapeutic relationship and communication. A practical analysis of the details of the event is less likely to benefit the client.
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