A patient tells the nurse, "My doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way I think about things and suggested I learn new ways of thinking." Which response by the nurse would support the recommendation?
a. Encourage the patient to imagine being in calm circumstances.
b. Provide the patient with a blank journal and guidance about journaling.
c. Teach the patient to recognize, reconsider, and reframe irrational thoughts.
d. Teach the patient to use instruments that give feedback about bodily functions.
Answer: C