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geoffrey

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Which statement should a nurse make in the orientation stage of the initial phase of a therapeutic group?
 
  a. I'd like to take this opportunity to review the goals for this group..
  b. You all are experiencing similar challenges, and this group will help you develop a support network..
  c. The group is about sharing both your challenges and your successes with each other..
  d. Please be sure to attend as many meetings as possible; it is important that you be here for yourself and the group..

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse is assessing the need for mental health services at the clinic. When estimating the number of patients with bipolar disorder in the community, the nurse places highest priority on which data-gathering technique?
 
  a. Community forums that solicit data shared by patients and families
  b. Epidemiological studies that indicate incidence and prevalence of disease
  c. Use of key informants, such as local social service personnel, nurses, and physicians
  d. Statistics from local public reports about race, marital status, population density, and substance abuse



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beccamahon

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Answer to Question 1

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In the orientation stage, the group's facilitator clarifies the group's primary tasks and helps the group to agree to the contracted goals. The remaining options are discussed in other phases once the patient has agreed to the initial terms.

Answer to Question 2

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Epidemiological studies examine the incidence (number of new cases) and prevalence (number of current existing cases) of a disease or disorder in a defined population over a specified period. The nurse who is trying to plan for services would find these data very helpful. The remaining options refer to other methods of assessing community needs, but they are not as well suited to gathering the data identified by this question.




geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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