A Nurse Established a New Parent Support Group Where New

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse established a new parent support group where new parents meet to share problems and solutions. After about 3 months, fewer people were attending. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

• A) Accept that the new parents may now be comfortable in their role and no longer need a support group
• B) Bring in outside experts to give presentations on specific infancy development issues
• C) Change the format of the group meetings to include more time for socialization
• D) Suggest an ongoing educational program on infant and child development to renew interest in attending the group

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Definitions:

Social Loneliness

The feeling of being socially isolated or not having an adequate social network or community support.

Emotional Loneliness

The feelings of isolation and sadness due to a lack of close emotional relationships.

Temporal Need-threat Model

is a theoretical framework suggesting that the perception of threats to one's needs over time can lead to psychological distress or motivation to address those threats.

Reflexive Stage

A phase in group development where the group reflects on and adjusts its structure and process in order to improve performance and relationships.