A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. As part of the plan of care, the client is to participate in a problem-solving group. The nurse understands that this intervention is effective based on which rationale?

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Problem-solving groups that focus on identifying a problem and developing a variety of alternative solutions are especially helpful for a client with antisocial personality disorder. This is because client self-responsibility is reinforced when clients remind each other of better alternatives. In addition, clients are likely to confront each other with dysfunctional schemas or thinking patterns. Groups that focus on developing empathy would foster attachment. Although groups typically have specific rules and boundaries, this is not the primary focus of problem-solving groups.

A Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Diagnosed with Antisocial