The patients self-references are positive in relation to past events, work is productive, relationships are adaptive, and there is congruence between behavior, thoughts, and affect. Based on this information, the PMHNP decides the patient?
A 35-year-old patient has been seeking treatment for depression for several months. The PMHNP does an assessment to see if processing has led to adaptive change. The patient’s self-references are positive in relation to past events, work is productive, relationships are adaptive, and there is congruence between behavior, thoughts, and affect. Based on this information, the PMHNP decides the patient ____________.
| A. | will require more processing strategies | |
| B. | would benefit from the stabilization stage | |
| C. | is ready to move to Stage III, future visioning | |
| D. | no longer needs to continue with therapy |