Exam 8: Therapeutic Communication in Groups

A member of a support group is concerned that the group has not been ending on time and that some members have been pairing off to discuss group issues after the meetings.The concerned group member expresses these concerns during a group meeting.This is an example of which maintenance function?

During a support group meeting,a group member makes several sexually provocative remarks toward the group leader.The best response by the group leader is,

Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary group?

The group leader states,"Today we discussed some of the issues about taking medications,and each one of you developed a goal in relation to some of the problems you were experiencing.I think it was helpful that some of you were able to share your experiences with other group members." The leader is using the technique of

When a group leader encourages the group members to express their feelings about one another with the stipulation that any concerns the group may have about an individual member or suggestions for future growth should be stated in a constructive way and the group leader summarizes goal achievement,the group has reached which phase of group development?

When leading a group meeting,the nurse notices two group members talking.Which of the following represents the best intervention by the nurse?

During the first session of an Alzheimer disease support group for family members,the nurse recognizes the need to

The nurse is caring for a client who has a large extended family.The nurse recognizes the client is part of a group known as a

A member of a support group frequently whispers to other members of the group and appears indifferent and passive during group meetings.Which of the following nonfunctional self-roles is represented in this situation?

The nurse notices that a group member is quiet during support group meetings.What is the best intervention by the nurse for involving the quiet group member in the group process?

Which of the following describes group think?

A staff nurse is assigned to lead a community group meeting comprised mostly of psychotic clients.When setting up this type of group meeting,the nurse recognizes that

A long-standing group therapy meeting has been in process for 1/2 hour when a member arrives late.Another member says,"I thought we agreed as a group to come on time." This statement represents which of the following?

A breast cancer support group is an example of a

The nurse recognizes an effective group includes which of the following characteristics?

Which of the following statements is true in relation to task functions?

When members of a group experience controversy,conflict,and disagreements,the nurse leading the group recognizes the importance of