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pepyto · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client has been placed in an anger management group because he has trouble controlling his angry outbursts. The nurse interprets this type of group as an example of which of the following?

A) Psychotherapy
B) Self-help
C) Psychoeducation
D) Supportive therapy

Question 2

A nurse is leading a small group of hospitalized clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. One group member has asked for advice and often agrees with suggestions by other group members, but then adds,

Yes, but . . . to every suggestion offered. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Things would probably work out better if you joined a different group.
B) Do you realize you say, 'Yes, but . . .' to every suggestion the group has for you?
C) I suggest you stop and think about why you always respond to suggestions with 'Yes, but . . .'
D) What solution do you think would work best for you?

milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Learning how to manage a medication regimen or control angry outbursts is often the aim of teaching (psychoeducation) groups. Psychoeducation groups are formally planned, and members are purposefully selected so that the focus of the group will help them work on a specific problem or knowledge deficit. Psychotherapy groups treat individuals' emotional problems and can be implemented from various theoretic perspectives, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, and cognitive. These groups focus on examining emotions and helping individuals face their life situations. Self-help groups are led by people who are concerned about coping with a specific problem or life crisis. These groups do not explore psychodynamic issues in depth. Supportive therapy groups are usually less intense than psychotherapy groups and focus on helping individuals cope with their illnesses and problems.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
With a client who agrees initially then continually says, Yes, but . . ., the nurse should encourage that person to formulate his or her own solutions. The leader can serve as a role model of the problem-solving behavior for the other members and encourage them to let the member develop a solution that would work specifically for him or her. Telling the client to join a different group is demeaning and does not address the client's problem. Asking the client if he or she realizes the response, or telling the client to stop and think about why, could be threatening to the client's self-esteem.