The nurse is working with a client who admits to having low self-esteem. The care team has determined that cognitive restructuring will likely enhance the client's self-esteem. Which of the following best describes the goals of this intervention?

Question

A) Avoid negative self-talk
B) Replace negative self-talk with positive statements
C) Change distorted thinking and the subsequent behaviors
D) Use adaptive defense mechanisms

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The goals of cognitive restructuring are for clients to monitor their maladaptive thoughts and beliefs, look for evidence supporting their beliefs, dispute their maladaptive self-statements, substitute adaptive thoughts, and thus change their patterns of distorted thinking and, consequently, their behavior.