During a Multifamily Support Group,a Patient Who Has Schizophrenia Says,"Sometimes

question 24

Multiple Choice

During a multifamily support group,a patient who has schizophrenia says,"Sometimes I feel very sad that I will never have a good job like my brother,who is an executive.Then I dwell on it,and maybe I should not." The nurse leader can best facilitate discussion of this issue by responding:

• A) "Grieving for what is lost is a normal part of having a mental disorder."
• B) "How have others in the group handled painful feelings like these?"
• C) "It is often better to focus on our successes rather than our failures."
• D) "I wonder if you might also experience feelings of anger and helplessness."

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