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naturalchemist

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A client is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Using a cognitive strategy, the nurse would encourage the client to do which of these?
 
  A. Try singing Happy Birthday until the voices are gone.
  B. Document what the voices are saying, to note cause and effect.
  C. Try listening to music using headphones for distraction.
  D. Remind yourself that the voices are symptoms of your disease.

Question 2

A client recovering from alcohol toxicity is using minimization. Which statement reflects this cognitive distortion?
 
  A. I can't give up alcohol right now because I just gave up smoking.
  B. I just read that red wine has health benefits.
  C. I may have a minor problem, but I can handle it.
  D. I don't drink as much as my wife, and nobody thinks she has a problem.


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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The focus of cognitive therapy is on the modification of distorted cognitions and maladaptive behaviors.

Answer to Question 2

C
The statement I may have a minor problem, but I can handle it is an example of the use of the cognitive distortion of minimization. Minimization is the undervaluing of the positive significance of an event.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
No problemo


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