An experienced psychiatric registered nurse has taken a new position leading groups in a day treatment program. Which group is this nurse most qualified to lead?
1. A psychodrama group
2. A psychotherapy group
3. A parenting group
4. A family therapy group
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Rationale: A psychiatric registered nurse is qualified to lead a parenting group. A parenting group can be classified as either a teaching group or therapeutic group. Psychodrama, psychotherapy, and family therapy are forms of group therapy and must be lead by qualified leaders who generally have advanced degrees in psychology, social work, nursing, or medicine.
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