A nurse is preparing to lead an older adult group. Which of the ...

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A nurse is preparing to lead an older adult group. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind when leading this group?
 
  A) Focusing the group to promote learning of new information
  B) Keeping the pace of the group meetings slow
  C) Discouraging the use of life-review strategies
  D) Teaching entirely new methods for coping

Question 2

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the different types of group. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a characteristic of a self-help group that differentiates
 
  it from a supportive therapy group?
 
  A) The group is led by a professional.
  B) The group is led by a consumer.
  C) There is no identified leader.
  D) The group is focused on a specific problem.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
When working with older adult groups, the nurse needs to slow the pace of the group meetings and place greater emphasis on using wisdom and experience, rather than learning new information. The nurse should also encourage the group to use life-review strategies such as autobiography and reminiscence. When teaching new skills, the nurse should place them within the context of previous attempts to resolve issues and problems.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Self-help groups are led by people who are concerned about coping with a specific problem or life crisis. These groups do not explore psychodynamic issues in depth. Professionals usually do not attend these groups nor serve as consultants. Psychiatric nurses lead supportive therapy groups. Both types of groups focus on a specific problem.