Which length of time should a nurse allocate for a session focusing on the drug fluphenazine (Prolixin) with a medication group for cognitively impaired patients diagnosed with schizophrenia?
a. 20 minutes
b. 50 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 130 minutes
A
The optimum length of time for a group session comprised of lower-functioning patients is 20 to 40 minutes, and 60 to 120 minutes is the optimum length of time for higher-functioning groups.
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