When group therapy is prescribed as a treatment modality, the nurse would suggest placement of a 9-year-old in a group that uses:
a. guided imagery.
b. talk focused on a specific issue.
c. play and talk about a play activity.
d. group discussion about selected topics.
ANS: C
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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