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wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse at the well child clinic realizes that many parents have misconceptions about effective ways of disciplining their children. The nurse decides to form a group to address this problem. What should be the focus of the group?

a. Support
b. Socialization
c. Health education
d. Symptom management

Question 2

Which outcome would be most appropriate for a symptom-management group for persons with schizophrenia? Group members will:

a. state the names of their medications.
b. resolve conflicts within their families.
c. rate anxiety at least two points lower.
d. describe ways to cope with their illness.

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse has diagnosed a knowledge deficit. The focus of the group should be education. Support and socialization are beneficial but should not be the primary focus of the group, and symptoms are not identified for intervention here.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An appropriate psychoeducational focus for patients with schizophrenia is managing their symptoms; coping with symptoms such as impaired memory or impaired reality testing can improve functioning and enhance their quality of life. Names of medications might be appropriate for a medication education group but would be a low priority for symptom management. Addressing intra-family issues would be more appropriate within a family therapy group or possibly a support group. Rating anxiety lower would be an expected outcome for a stress-management group.