A Patient Hospitalized for Depression Demonstrates Dysfunctional Thinking as Evidenced

A patient hospitalized for depression demonstrates dysfunctional thinking as evidenced by persistent pessimism and predictions of disastrous outcomes.A nurse using cognitive therapy will focus on:

A) uncovering unconscious conflicts that affect the "here and now" behavior.
B) finding an area of mutual understanding to serve as a basis for therapy.
C) patient recognition and replacement of automatic negative evaluations.
D) analyzing and enhancing relationships with significant others.