When counseling patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, an advanced practice nurse will address the negative thought patterns by using
A) psychoanalytic therapy.
B) desensitization therapy.
C) cognitive-behavioral therapy.
D) alternative and complementary therapies.

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy attempts to alter the patient's dysfunctional beliefs by focusing on positive outcomes rather than negative attributions. The patient is also taught the connection between thoughts and resultant feelings. Research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy involves the formation of new connections between nerve cells in the brain and that it is at least as effective as medication. Evidence is not present to support superior outcomes for the other psychotherapeutic modalities mentioned.

When Counseling Patients Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, an Advanced