When group therapy is to be used as a treatment modality, the nurse should suggest placing a 9-year-old in a group that uses:
a. play activities exclusively.
b. group discussion exclusively.
c. talk focused on a specific issue.
d. play and talk about the play activity.
ANS: D
Group therapy for young children takes the form of play. For elementary school children, therapy combines play and talk about the activity. For adolescents, group therapy involves more talking.
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