A patient says, "It's my fault because I always make bad decisions.I should never have taken that job." Using a rational-emotive approach, how would the nurse respond?

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The patient's statement shows negative self-talk, which is a common feature in irrational thinking. The nurse should use the rational-emotive approach to challenge this negative self-talk and help the patient come up with more positive self-talk. The nurse could ask the patient to consider the words they are using to talk about themselves and try to change them to more positive ones. This will help the patient build a more positive view of themselves and improve their self-esteem. Option A is not the best response as it doesn't address the underlying negative self-talk. Option B is also not the best response as it focuses on managing stress rather than challenging negative self-talk. Option C is not appropriate as it asks the patient to focus on their childhood, which isn't directly related to the patient's current condition.

A Patient Says, "It's My Fault Because I Always Make