Which group leader activity should a nurse identify as being most ...

[theo]

Which group leader activity should a nurse identify as being most effective in the final, or termination, phase of group development?
 
  1. The group leader establishes the rules that will govern the group after discharge.
  2. The group leader encourages members to rely on each other for problem solving.
  3. The group leader presents and discusses the concept of group termination.
  4. The group leader helps the members to process feelings of loss.

Question 2

During an inpatient educational group, a client shouts out, This information is worthless. Nothing you have said can help me. These statements indicate to a nurse leader that the client is assuming which group role?
 
  1. The group role of aggressor
  2. The group role of initiator
  3. The group role of gatekeeper
  4. The group role of blocker

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The most effective intervention in the final, or termination, phase of group development would be for the group leader to help the members to process feelings of loss. The leader should encourage the members to review the goals and discuss outcomes, reminisce about what has occurred, and encourage members to provide feedback to each other about progress.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The nurse should identify that the client is assuming the group role of the aggressor. The aggressor expresses negativism and hostility toward others in the group or to the group leader and may use sarcasm in an effort to degrade the status of others.