The family of a client with acute symptoms of schizophrenia knows nothing about the client's illness
and the role the family can play in his recovery. The nurse should recommend that they attend
a. psychoanalytic group therapy.
b. a psychoeducational group.
c. transactional therapy.
d. family therapy.
B
A psychoeducational group explores the causes of schizophrenia, the role of medication, the
importance of medication compliance, support for the ill member, and hints for living with a
schizophrenic person. Such a group can be of immeasurable practical assistance to the family. The
other types of therapy do not focus on psychoeducation.
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