Your client with a mood disorder states, "My husband never calls to tell me he will be late for dinner, and then dinner is always ruined." The nurse knows that a priority teaching for this client would be:

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The client's statement suggests negative thought patterns, which aligns with Cognitive Theory. Therefore, teaching the client cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge and replace negative thoughts with more positive ones would be a priority in improving their mood disorder symptoms. Object Loss Theory, Genetic Theory, and Psychoanalytic Theory are not directly related to the client's current concern about ruined dinners.

Your Client with a Mood Disorder States, "My Husband Never