A group of nursing students is reviewing information about open and closed groups. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of an open group?
A) Outpatient smoking cessation group
B) Community clinic psychoeducation group
C) Ambulatory psychotherapy group
D) Inpatient anger management group
Ans: D
Because the duration of client hospitalization is relatively short, open groups are typical on inpatient units, such as an inpatient anger management group. Closed groups are more typical of outpatient groups that have a sequential curriculum, or psychotherapy groups. Examples include outpatient smoking cessation, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation groups.
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