Exam 10: Working With Groups of Patients

A positive outcome achieved after attending a special-problems group is evidenced by which patient statement?

A patient in a detoxification unit asks, "What good will it do to go to Alcoholics Anonymous and talk to other people with the same problem?" The nurse's best response would be to explain that self-help groups such as AA provide opportunities for what beneficial experience?

What is the primary purpose of referring a patient to an activity group?

Which comment should the leader of a newly formed group include in the initial meeting?

After attending a group, which statement by a patient shows evidence of benefits associated with universality?

When a patient voices a delusion during a group session, how can the nurse effectively handle the situation? (Select all that apply.)

Which patient would benefit most from a group that focuses on reality orientation?

When preparing to lead an anger management group, the nurse is demonstrating knowledge in what type of group?

A psychiatric nurse clinician on an inpatient unit plans to lead a special-problems group for withdrawn patients.Which information will be of most assistance as the nurse prepares for this assignment?

A talkative member of a support group for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder has monopolized the group discussion for 15 minutes.How should the nurse leading the group best intervene?

As members disperse at the conclusion of a productive group meeting, one member says, "Let's have a big group hug." What is the leader's most appropriate response?

After a patient's first group session, the nurse asks, "How was the experience of participating in group for you?" Which communication technique is the nurse using?

While a member of a group shares painful feelings of guilt, another member begins humming and tapping the side of the chair.Select the leader's best initial statement to best manage the disruptive patient.

What is a realistic outcome for group members of a psychoeducational group?

Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement when conducting a maintenance group?

During a support group meeting focusing on strategies to manage symptoms, a patient asks the nurse leader how to deal with angry outbursts from a supervisor.What response technique should the nurse discuss?

Which comment made by a member of a support group, best contributes to group cohesiveness and effectiveness?

Which type of group is a staff nurse with 2 months' psychiatric experience best qualified to conduct?

The nurse asks members of a group for recovering alcoholics how they handle the urge to drink.Which communication technique is the nurse using?

A leader beginning the discussion at the first meeting of a new group can appropriately include what statement? (Select all that apply.)