A client in a group therapy session listens for a time and then remarks "I used to think I was the only
one who felt afraid. It is nice to know that I am not alone.". This is an example of
a. ventilation.
b. altruism.
c. universality.
d. group cohesiveness.
C
Realizing that one is not alone and that others share one's problems and feelings is called
universality. Option A: Ventilation refers to expressing emotions. Option B: Altruism refers to
learning that one can be of help to others. Option D: Group cohesiveness refers to the degree of
esprit de corps of the group.
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A nurse teaches the patient who has been prescribed sildenafil citrate that:
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