A nurse is deciding about the size of the group. The nurse ...

[pragya sharda]

A nurse is deciding about the size of the group. The nurse determines that a large group would be best based on which of the following?
 
  A) Transference and countertransference issues will be moderate to minimal.
  B) Group cohesiveness will be strong with greater interpersonal experiences.
  C) The number of potential interactions and relationships is limited.
  D) The group is effective for dealing with a specific issue.

Question 2

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about open and closed groups. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of an open group?
 
  A) Outpatient smoking cessation group
  B) Community clinic psychoeducation group
  C) Ambulatory psychotherapy group
  D) Inpatient anger management group

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Large groups (more than 8 to 10 members) are effective for specific problems or issues, such as smoking cessation or medication information, and are often used in the workplace. Transference and countertransference issues usually do not develop in large groups. Group cohesiveness is less in larger groups. Larger groups also can be challenging because of the increased number of potential interactions and relationships that can form.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Because the duration of client hospitalization is relatively short, open groups are typical on inpatient units, such as an inpatient anger management group. Closed groups are more typical of outpatient groups that have a sequential curriculum, or psychotherapy groups. Examples include outpatient smoking cessation, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation groups.

[pragya sharda]

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