Dysregulation of which neurotransmitter is involved in the development of OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

The nurse is planning a new sexuality group for patients. Which location would best enhance the effectiveness of this group?

During a support group, a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “Sometimes I feel sad that I will never have a good job like my brother. Then I dwell on it and maybe I should not.” Select the nurse leader’s best comment to facilitate discussion of this issue.

A group is in the working phase. One member states, “That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Everyone whines and tells everyone else what to do. This group is a waste of my time.” Which initial action by the group leader would be most therapeutic?

A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for patients in the community diagnosed with schizophrenia. A realistic outcome for group members is that they will

A group has two more sessions before it ends. One member was previously vocal and has shown much progress but has now grown silent. What explanation most likely underlies this behavior? The silent member

Guidelines followed by the leader of a therapeutic group include focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns, followed by identifying and practicing more adaptive alternate behaviors and thinking. Which theory is evident by this approach?

Which remark by a group participant would the nurse expect during the working stage of group therapy?

A leader plans to start a new self-esteem building group. Which intervention would be most helpful for assuring mutual respect within the group?

During group therapy, one patient says to another, “When I first started in this group, you were unable to make a decision, but now you can. You’ve made so much progress that I am beginning to think maybe I can conquer my fears too.” Which therapeutic factor is evident by this statement?