A nurse is working with a patient to improve self-concept using an intervention directed toward self-evaluation. Which intervention is best?
a. Providing support measures to reduce the patient's anxiety
b. Clarifying that the patient's beliefs affect the patient's feelings and behaviors
c. Documenting the patient's use of both logical and illogical thinking
d. Helping the patient understand that the patient alone can bring about personal change
B
Clarifying that the patient's beliefs affect his or her feelings and behaviors helps the patient to define the problem clearly and is part of level 3, self-evaluation. The remaining options relate to expanded self-awareness, self-exploration, and realistic planning.
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