A client in therapy has been postponing speaking to her mother about a traumatic event in her childhood. The client cries when she thinks about bringing this up, saying, "I'll fall apart, and it will kill her."
Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "What evidence do you have that that will happen?"
B) "What is the worst thing that could happen if you spoke to her?"
C) "What other options do you realistically have at this point?"
D) "Falling apart about this may be a turning point for you."
Ans: B
Feedback:
The cognitive therapist questions the thinking distortions and underlying schema to help the client respond in more functional ways and recognize irrational thinking patterns.
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