Author Question: A client in a group therapy session listens for a time and then remarks I used to think I was the ... (Read 83 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client in a group therapy session listens for a time and then remarks I used to think I was the only
one who felt afraid. It is nice to know that I am not alone.. This is an example of

a. ventilation.
b. altruism.
c. universality.
d. group cohesiveness.

Question 2

The children of a widow confer with the bereavement nurse because their mother persists in
repeatedly telling people the details of finding her husband not breathing, performing CPR, and
going to the emergency department with him by ambulance

and seeing him pronounced dead. The
family are concerned that this is traumatic to those who have to hear the story and ask what they can
do. The nurse should counsel the family that
a. they can interpret their feelings to their mother and ask for a change in behavior.
b. the retelling should be limited to once daily to avoid unnecessary stimulation.
c. repeating the story and her feelings is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.
d. retelling of memories is to be expected as part of the aging process.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Realizing that one is not alone and that others share one's problems and feelings is called
universality. Option A: Ventilation refers to expressing emotions. Option B: Altruism refers to
learning that one can be of help to others. Option D: Group cohesiveness refers to the degree of
esprit de corps of the group.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nurses are encouraged to tell bereaved clients that telling the personal story of loss as many times as
needed is acceptable and healthy because repetition is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.
Options A and B would not be helpful because they limit the expression of feelings. Option D is not
a true or relevant statement.