The nurse wishes to enroll a patient with poor social skills in a ...

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The nurse wishes to enroll a patient with poor social skills in a training program for patients with schizophrenia. Which description accurately describes how social skills training works?
 
  a. Complex interpersonal skills are taught by breaking them into simpler behaviors.
  b. Patients learn to improve their attention and concentration via computer drills.
  c. The group leaders provide support without challenging the patient to change.
  d. Patients learn social skills by practicing them in a supported employment setting.

Question 2

The priority assessment the nurse must make during the initial crisis intervention interview is the:
 
  a. need for external controls.
  b. adequacy of social supports.
  c. patient's perception of the precipitating event.
  d. patient's preferred coping mechanism.

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Answer to Question 1

A
In social skills training, complex interpersonal skills are taught by breaking them down into component behaviors that are covered in a stepwise fashion. Computer drills are used to enhance cognitive functions such as attention in cognitive enhancement therapy. Supportive psychotherapy involves staff providing support while helping patients enhance coping and reduce anxiety reduction; the focus is on the present, and this approach does not push the patient to change. Social skills training is not based in employment settings, although such skills can be addressed as part of supported employment services.

Answer to Question 2

A
Safety needs of patients and others are of high priority, so assessment of potential for harm to self or others is of greater importance than the other options.