A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist is assessing the needs of ...

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A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist is assessing the needs of the community that has a high crime rate and a large proportion of senior citizens. Which of the following community groups is most likely to be beneficial?
 
  A) Creativity group
  B) Alzheimer's support group
  C) Victims of violence group
  D) Depression support group

Question 2

A nurse has been asked to lead a community support group for parents of children with substance abuse problems.
 
  The nurse decides to use the group time to teach the group members about addiction treatments. When a group member mentions a treatment a friend's son has received, the nurse stops her abruptly and continues with the presentation. When another member raises his hand to comment, the nurse pretends not to see him. What type of leadership is this nurse demonstrating?
  A) Autonomous
  B) Laissez-faire
  C) Autocratic
  D) Democratic

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Social and societal needs influence contemporary nursing groups. Contemporary nursing groups include groups that emphasize intergenerational relationships, groups at risk, victims of violence, medication noncompliance, Alzheimer groups, disability groups, senior counseling, behavior pattern groups, creativity groups, and coping skills groups. A victims of violence group is likely to address the social needs of this particular community.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
In autocratic leadership, the leader exercises significant authority and control over group members. He or she rarely seeks or uses input from members and does not encourage their participation or interaction.

[ec501234]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tranoy]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review