An anxious, withdrawn patient is experiencing auditory hallucinations. This patient could benefit most at this time from participation in
a. a recreation group.
b. an insight-oriented group.
c. a reality orientation group.
d. a stress management group.
C
A reality orientation group is a type of support group for patients who have confusion and short attention spans and who might be frightened, anxious, and isolated. The focus is on the "here and now," which is an aid to reality testing. The other types of groups would not be as beneficial.
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