A Patient Has Talked Constantly Throughout the Group Therapy Session

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has talked constantly throughout the group therapy session, often repeating the same comments. Other members were initially attentive then became bored, inattentive, and finally sullen. Which comment by the nurse leader would be most effective?

• A) Say to everyone, "Most of you have become quiet. I wonder if it might be related to concerns you may have about how the group is progressing today."
• B) Say to everyone, "One person has done most of the talking. I think it would be helpful for everyone to say how that has affected your experience of the group."
• C) Say to everyone, "I noticed that as our group progressed, most members became quiet, then disinterested, and now seem almost angry. What is going on?"
• D) Say to the talkative patient, "You have been doing most of the talking, and others have not had a chance to speak as a result. Could you please yield to others now?"

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Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Variations in practices, beliefs, and values among different societies or communities.

Formal Style

Refers to a mode of communication or presentation that is structured, follows specific norms, and is typically used in professional settings.

Intrapersonal Conflict

A psychological struggle within an individual, often involving competing thoughts, feelings, or values.

Conflict Types

Categories of disagreement or discord based on different factors like values, desires, resources, and personalities.