A nursing instructor is lecturing about cognitive therapy. Which ...

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A nursing instructor is lecturing about cognitive therapy. Which of the following are objectives when implementing this therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  A. To modify automatic thoughts to promote minimization of negative cognitions
  B. To apply a variety of methods to create change in an individual's thinking
  C. To apply cognitive principles in order to change an individual's basic schema
  D. To modify belief systems in an effort to bring about emotional change
  E. To modify belief systems in an effort to bring about behavioral change

Question 2

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder states, Get out of here. No one cares about me or my situation Which nursing reply is an example of a cognitive intervention?
 
  A. You have an anti-anxiety medication ordered. It may make you feel better.
  B. It sounds like you are feeling really frustrated.
  C. Can you explain further your thinking about your situation?
  D. No one cares about you?

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Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
In cognitive therapy, the therapist's objective is to use a variety of methods to create change in a client's thinking and belief system, in an effort to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Answer to Question 2

C
When a nurse asks for an explanation about a client's thinking, the nurse is using a cognitive approach to assessment. The focus of cognitive interventions is on the modification of distorted cognitions and maladaptive behaviors.