Which is the group MOST frequently used when working with the elderly?
a. socialization group
b. reminiscence group
c. recreational group
d. educational group
B
The most frequently used group when working with elderly clients is the reminiscence group. This approach to group therapy allows elderly clients to remember and discuss experiences from their past. For example, an elderly woman may remember her joy when she married her husband or the joy she experienced watching her children grow.
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a. "I will take a laxative every night before going to bed." b. "I must increase my intake of dietary fiber and fluids." c. "I shall only use salt when I am cooking my own food." d. "I'll eat white bread to minimize gastrointestinal gas."
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The nurse is aware that an example of a bodily function that restores homeostasis when conditions shift out of normal range would be what? A) Body temperature B) Pupil dilation C) Urination D) Blood clotting
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a. provision of adequate protein. b. prevention of nausea and vomiting. c. replacement of fluids and electrolytes. d. education concerning nutrient needs.
Human capital differences for women include all the following except
a. Developmental opportunities. b. Work-home conflict. c. Self-promotion. d. Education.