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A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
 
  A. There is little research to support AA's effectiveness.
  B. Self-help groups used to be the treatment of choice, but their popularity is waning.
  C. These groups have no external regulation, so clients need to be cautious.
  D. Members themselves run the group, with leadership usually rotating among the members.

Question 2

The nurse should utilize which group function to help an extremely withdrawn, paranoid client increase feelings of security?
 
  A. Socialization
  B. Support
  C. Empowerment
  D. Governance



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The student indicates an understanding of self-help groups when stating, Members themselves run the group, with leadership usually rotating among the members. Nurses may or may not be involved in self-help groups. These groups allow members to talk about feelings and reduce feelings of isolation, while receiving support from others undergoing similar experiences.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse should identify that the group function of support would help an extremely withdrawn, paranoid client increase feelings of security. Support assists group members in gaining a feeling of security from group involvement.




tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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