You are caring for a 65-year-old widower whose wife died 4 months ago. He tells you that he is not doing well and that no one will talk with him about his wife. What could the nurse do to help the patient?
A) Refer him to a consciousness-raising group
B) Refer him to an encounter group
C) Refer him to a support group
D) Refer him to a religious support group
Ans: C
Feedback: Being a member of a group with similar problems or goals has a releasing effect on a person that promotes freedom of expression and exchange of ideas. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because these are not the kind of groups to which the nurse would refer this patient.
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