HESI Case Study - Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things she would like to do with the group. The older woman shrugs her shoulders and says, "You tell me, you're the leader." What is the best response for the nurse to make? A) "Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B) "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time?" C) "Yes, I have been assigned to be the leader of this group. I will be here for the next six weeks." D) "Yes, I am the leader. You seem angry about not being the leader yourself." B. "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time?" Over a period of several weeks, one male participant of a socialization group at a community day care center for the elderly monopolizes most of the group's time and interrupts others when they are talking. What is the best action for the nurse to take in this situation? A) Talk to the client outside the group about his behavior during group meetings. B) Remind the client to allow others in the group a chance to talk. C) Allow the group to handle the problem.