The nurse recommends group therapy for a client with a somatization disorder. She bases this recommendation on the knowledge of which of the following?
1. The group will support the client in all complaints of physical illness.
2. Group therapy is the one therapy of choice for this disorder.
3. Psychoanalysis is typically done in a large group setting.
4. Group therapy provides the client with an opportunity to learn from the successes and failures of others.
ANS: 4
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Option 1 is incorrect because the group therapist will not allow members to support dysfunctional verbalizations. This disorder is treated with a variety of treatment modalities, so option 2 is in-correct. Psychoanalysis (option 3) is done one on one, therapist to client.
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