A group of nurses are deciding whether the establishment of a crisis group would be an appropriate response to a local crisis. A possible disadvantage of crisis groups is what?
A) They are normally effective for no more than 6 to 8 weeks.
B) They are usually homogeneous.
C) Group members may suggest maladaptive coping strategies.
D) They may distract members from dealing effectively with the crisis.
Ans: C
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Crisis groups have some disadvantages. Keeping each client's specific crisis in focus in a group setting is difficult. Members may suggest a destructive form of coping or maladaptive problem. These problems underscore the need for a trained and experienced crisis group leader.
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