Which outcome would be most appropriate for a symptom-management group for persons with schizophrenia? Group members:
a. state the names of their medications.
b. resolve conflicts within their families.
c. describe ways to cope with their illness.
d. rate anxiety at least two points lower.
C
An appropriate psychoeducational focus for patients with schizophrenia is managing their symptoms; coping with symptoms such as impaired memory or impaired reality testing can improve functioning and enhances their quality of life. Names of medications might be appropriate for a medication education group but would be a low priority for symptom management. Addressing intrafamily issues would be more appropriate within a family therapy group or possibly a support group. Rating anxiety lower would be an expected outcome for a stress-management group.
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