A nurse is preparing to form a group in an inpatient psychiatric setting for clients who have experienced trauma. In addition to the group leader, the nurse would anticipate including how many clients?
A) 3 or 4
B) 5 or 6
C) 7 or 8
D) 9 or 10
Ans: C
An ideal size for a small group is seven to eight clients. Clients with challenging behaviors should be carefully screened and assigned to smaller groups. Small groups (usually no more than seven to eight members) become more cohesive, are less likely to form subgroups, and can provide a richer interpersonal experience than large groups. Even though small groups cannot easily withstand the loss of members, they are ideal for clients who are highly motivated to deal with complex emotional problems (e.g., sexual abuse, eating disorders, or trauma) or for those who have cognitive dysfunction and require a more focused group environment with minimal distractions.
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