Author Question: Besides therapy groups, the other main type of client-focused group in psychiatric nursing is the: ... (Read 23 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Besides therapy groups, the other main type of client-focused group in psychiatric nursing is the:

a. work group
b. support group
c. orientation group
d. friend group

Question 2

Which patient is at greatest risk for physical abuse by a family member?

a. A 15-year-old who lives with a single parent in an inner city apartment complex
b. An 8-year-old who is mentally challenged and living with a foster family
c. A 30-year-old adult who shares a home with a homosexual partner
d. A 79-year-old with chronic depression who lives with a grandchild

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

Answer to Question 1

B
In addition to therapy groups, the other main type of client-focused group in psychiatric nursing is the support group. Support groups are groups of persons who come together for the primary purpose of offering support, education, socialization and recreation, or any combination of these.

Answer to Question 2

D
Among the aspects putting the 79-year-old patient at greatest risk for physical abuse by a family member are being elderly and experiencing a psychiatric illness.