Author Question: Which nursing intervention would the nurse employ to help reduce group resistance? a. Review ... (Read 54 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which nursing intervention would the nurse employ to help reduce group resistance?

a. Review accepted guidelines in the group's orientation stage.
b. Make group acceptance criteria as nonrestricting as possible.
c. Employ pretesting and posttesting regarding each session topic.
d. Avoid personal consequences for member absenteeism and tardiness.

Question 2

The nursing diagnosis that is most appropriate to every type and phase of substance abuse is:

a. Risk for Violence
b. Risk for Infection
c. Ineffective Individual Coping
d. Altered Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Clear group guidelines that have been reviewed during the screening process and with the group will help reduce group resistance.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nursing diagnosis that is most appropriate to every type and phase of substance abuse is Ineffective Individual Coping. This diagnosis is used because most individuals are unable to address life challenges and stresses effectively. They become dependent on using unsuccessful coping strategies such as chemical dependence to avoid stress.