A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist is assessing the needs of the community that has a high crime rate and a large proportion of senior citizens. Which of the following community groups is most likely to be beneficial?

A) Creativity group
B) Alzheimer's support group
C) Victims of violence group
D) Depression support group


Ans: C
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Social and societal needs influence contemporary nursing groups. Contemporary nursing groups include groups that emphasize intergenerational relationships, groups at risk, victims of violence, medication noncompliance, Alzheimer groups, disability groups, senior counseling, behavior pattern groups, creativity groups, and coping skills groups. A victims of violence group is likely to address the social needs of this particular community.

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