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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is preparing to form a group in an inpatient psychiatric setting for patients who have experienced trauma. In addition to the group leader, the nurse would anticipate including how many patients?

A) Three or four
B) Five or six
C) Seven or eight
D) Nine or 10

Question 2

Which length of time should a nurse allocate for a session focusing on the drug fluphenazine (Prolixin) with a medication group for cognitively impaired patients diagnosed with schizophrenia?

a. 20 minutes
b. 50 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 130 minutes

brittiany.barnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
The optimum length of time for a group session comprised of lower-functioning patients is 20 to 40 minutes, and 60 to 120 minutes is the optimum length of time for higher-functioning groups.