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kaid0807

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An ongoing support group for new mothers of children with autism has been meeting for several months.
 
  A new member comments that she does not have time to come to a group just to talk. Other members meet the woman's comments with silence. Which of the following statements best explains this situation?
  A) The new member is insecure.
  B) The group is closed to outsiders.
  C) The new member has violated group norms.
  D) The group has not accepted the new member.

Question 2

A psychiatricmental health nurse is providing care for a female client who exhibits numerous challenging behaviors.
 
  The client has been involved in conflicts with caregivers and peers in the past, so the nurse is particularly aware of the need to foster unconditional positive regard for the client. How can the nurse best demonstrate this principle of psychiatric-mental health nursing care?
  A) By expressing acceptance of the client as a person, regardless of her behavior
  B) By expressing praise for the client's actions regardless of whether they are appropriate
  C) By consciously withholding advice or suggestions for behavior modifications that may make the client uncomfortable
  D) By telling the client frequently that her needs take precedence over the needs of others



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
A group norm is the development, over time, of a pattern of interaction within a group to which certain behavioral expectations are attached. Group norms affect the scope and functioning of a group. They also help structure role expectations and provide sanctions, taboos, and reference power to the group.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Unconditional positive regard means consistently considering the client in a positive way, not having conditions for acceptance or evaluating the client negatively. Unconditional positive regard does not preclude giving advice and it does not mean that the nurse gives approval to every action of the client. Similarly, it does not involve telling the client that his or her needs always take precedence.



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