Question

a nurse is collecting data from a client who has major depressive disorder. which of the following client statements indicates a cognitive distortion in the clients thinking? \i never say the right thing to other people.\ \i have been having trouble getting to sleep at night.\ \ive been feeling really sad for about a month.\ \i will miss my family while im in the hospital.\

Explanation:

Cognitive distortions are inaccurate thoughts. "I never say the right thing to other people" is an over - generalization, a common cognitive distortion. The other statements are about sleep problems, mood duration, and missing family, which are not cognitive distortions.

Answer:

"I never say the right thing to other people."