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The nurse is interviewing a client and notices that the client has made catastrophizing statements. It would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend that the client

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Rationale: Calculating probabilities and focusing on evidence helps counter catastrophizing by grounding thoughts in reality, reducing exaggerated fears.

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