The client is being discharged from an inpatient facility. The nurse explains that part of the outpatient treatment will be to take part in group therapy because it provides a structure for:
1. Supporting clients on a regular basis.
2. Trying out old and new ways of acting and reacting.
3. Using health care benefits in new and exciting ways.
4. Supporting clients and families.
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Rationale: Group therapy provides an interpersonal testing ground that allows members to try out old and new ways of being in an environment specifically structured for that purpose. Group therapy may, indeed, provide support for clients and families on a regular basis, but the emphasis is to provide a structured environment for the client to experiment with new behaviors. Using health care benefits is not a reason to participate in group therapy.
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