Question

A mental health clinical nurse specialist is starting new outpatient group therapy, during the initial group session what kind of behavior should the CNS expect from these new members

a) politeness toward each other and lack of group unity

b) expression of feelings about individual contributions to attainment of group goals

c) spontaneous discussion and acceptance of each group member

d) acceptance of group members differences and effective group behaviors

b)

Answer 1

A mental health clinical nurse specialist is starting new outpatient group therapy, during the initial group session what kind of behavior should the CNS expect from these new members

Answer is c

a) politeness toward each other and lack of group unity

lack of unity cannot be seen as group therapy measure

b) expression of feelings about individual contributions to attainment of group goals

this is an individual goal setting measure

c) spontaneous discussion and acceptance of each group member

this is an appropriate measure for group therapy

d) acceptance of group members differences and effective group behaviors

this is a measure seen in work group structure, as seen part of organisational behaviour