A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Tells the Nurse

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, "Bad things that happen are always my fault." To assist the patient in reframing this overgeneralization, the nurse should respond:

• A) "I really doubt that one person can be blamed for all the bad things that happen."
• B) "Let's look at one bad thing that happened to see if another explanation exists."
• C) "You are being exceptionally hard on yourself when you say those things."
• D) "How does your belief in fate relate to your cultural heritage?"