A Newly Admitted Client Asks,"Why Do We Need a Unit

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted client asks,"Why do we need a unit schedule? I'm not going to these groups.I'm here to get some rest." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

• A)"Group therapy provides the opportunity to learn and practice new coping skills."
• B)"Group therapy is mandatory.All clients must attend."
• C)"Group therapy is optional.You can go if you find the topic helpful and interesting."
• D)"Group therapy is an economical way of providing therapy to many clients concurrently."

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Definitions:

Self-Control Problems

Refers to the difficulty people have in sticking with earlier plans and avoiding suboptimal decisions when finally confronted with a particular decision-making situation. A manifestation of time inconsistency and potentially avoidable by using precommitments.

Time Inconsistency

The human tendency to systematically misjudge at the present time what will actually end up being desired at a future time.

Behavioral Economists

Economists who study the psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Precommitments

Actions taken ahead of time that make it difficult for the future self to avoid doing what the present self desires. See time inconsistency and self-control problems.