The nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for psychosis. Which therapeutic modality might be the most effective for this patient?
1. Hypnosis
2. Psychoanalysis
3. Brief solution focused therapy
4. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
4. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\
Explanation:
CBT has shown much success with patients at risk for psychosis. Psychoanalysis has usually been used to address neurotic disorders rather than psychosis. Brief-solution focused therapy helps clients to establish goals and clarify solutions. Hypnosis is a technique used in several types of therapy, including psychoanalysis and relaxation training.
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