When planning group therapy, a nurse should identify which ...

[KWilfred]

When planning group therapy, a nurse should identify which configuration as most optimal for a therapeutic group?
 
  1. Open-ended membership; circle of chairs; group size of 5 to 10 members
  2. Open-ended membership; chairs around a table; group size of 10 to 15 members
  3. Closed membership; circle of chairs; group size of 5 to 10 members
  4. Closed membership; chairs around a table; group size of 10 to 15 members

Question 2

A client expresses low self-worth, has much difficulty making decisions, avoids positions of responsibility, and has a behavioral pattern of suffering in silence.
 
  Which statement best explains the etiology of this client's personality disorder? 1. Childhood nurturance was provided from many sources, and independent behaviors were encouraged.
  2. Childhood nurturance was provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors were discouraged.
  3. Childhood nurturance was provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors were encouraged.
  4. Childhood nurturance was provided from many sources, and independent behaviors were discouraged.

[mcni194]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The nurse should identify that the most optimal conditions for a therapeutic group is one in which the membership is closed and in which the group size is between 5 and 10 members, who are arranged in a circle of chairs. The focus of therapeutic groups is directed to relations within the group and the interactions among group members.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: The behaviors presented in the question represent symptoms of dependent personality disorder. Nurturance provided from one source and discouragement of independent behaviors can contribute to the development of this personality disorder. Dependent behaviors may be rewarded by a parent who is overprotective and discourages autonomy.

[KWilfred]

Excellent

[samiel-sayed]

Gracias!