Depression

Depression ( 5 Questions)

A nurse is providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to an older adult client who has depression.“I can challenge my negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones.”.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates a positive outcome of the therapy?



Correct Answer: E

The correct answer is E.

All of the above. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps you recognize and replace negative or unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to depression. CBT involves practical problem-solving and homework assignments to help you cope with or recover from challenging mental health conditions.

Some of the skills that CBT teaches you are:.

• Challenging your negative thoughts and replacing them with more realistic ones. This can help you reduce the cognitive distortions that make you feel hopeless, worthless, or guilty.

• Identifying the triggers that make you feel depressed and avoiding them. This can help you reduce the exposure to stressful or harmful situations that worsen your mood.

• Expressing your feelings and needs to others in a respectful way. This can help you improve your communication and interpersonal skills, and increase your social support.

• Setting realistic goals and rewarding yourself for achieving them. This can help you increase your motivation, self-esteem, and sense of accomplishment.

Choice A is wrong because it is only one of the skills that CBT teaches you, not the only one.

Choice B is wrong for the same reason.

Choice C is wrong for the same reason.

Choice D is wrong for the same reason.

Choice E is correct because it includes all of the skills that CBT teaches you.

Normal ranges for depression are not applicable here, as depression is not measured by a single scale or test.

However, some of the common tools that are used to assess depression are:.

• The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D), which ranges from 0 (no depression) to 52 (severe depression).

• The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which ranges from 0 (no depression) to 63 (extreme depression).

• The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), which ranges from 0 (no depression) to 27 (severe depression).

A. “I can challenge my negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones.” B.

“I can identify the triggers that make me feel depressed and avoid them.” C.

“I can express my feelings and needs to others in a respectful way.” D.

“I can set realistic goals and reward myself for achieving them.” E.

All of the above




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