Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of a paradoxical intervention?
The PMHNP is working with a patient who has insomnia and battles going to sleep. The patient reports consistent self-defeating behaviors, and hates trying to go to sleep. Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of a paradoxical intervention?
| A. | Telling the patient to start trying to go to sleep earlier, since it takes long to fall asleep | |
| B. | Telling the patient to resist sleep and stay awake | |
| C. | Having the patient perform a relaxing ritual before bedtime | |
| D. | Instructing the patient to avoid stimulants and sugars for 3 hours before falling asleep |