A nurse assigned to the well child clinic realizes that a number ...

[nautica902]

A nurse assigned to the well child clinic realizes that a number of the mothers have misconceptions about the most effective ways of disciplining their children.
 
  The nurse decides that forming a group to resolve this problem would be an effective strategy. The focus of the group should be: a. support.
  b. socialization.
  c. health education.
  d. symptom management.

Question 2

A female client has been attending group therapy for support regarding an abusive relationship with her husband.
 
  The client voices concern about her 10-year-old daughter growing up in this environment but states that she just can't find the strength to leave her husband. The nurse responds by using the nontherapeutic technique of reassuring. Which statement is the best example of this nontherapeutic technique? a. I can't believe that you would want your daughter to grow up in this environment.
  b. I understand your concern. Let me give you some information on our local council for domestic abuse.
  c. I'm sure it won't be that bad to be out on your own. I know you can do it.
  d. I think you should not think about leaving and should just do it.

[pallen55]

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse has diagnosed a knowledge deficiency. 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

C
This is an example of the nontherapeutic technique of falsely reassuring the client. It dismisses the client's concerns and does not support her. The nurse is showing disapproval in stating that she can't believe that the client would want her daughter to grow up in such an environment. The nurse gives an appropriate therapeutic statement when she acknowledges the client's concern and then provides the client with helpful information. The nurse is giving advice in offering her thoughts that the client should just leave.