The group leader states, Today we discussed some of the issues ...

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The group leader states, Today we discussed some of the issues about taking medications, and each one of you developed a goal in relation to some of the problems you were experiencing.
 
  I think it was helpful that some of you were able to share your experiences with other group members. The leader is using the technique of
 
  a. harmonizing.
  b. summarizing.
  c. encouraging.
  d. compromising.

Question 2

When leading a group meeting, the nurse notices two group members talking. Which of the following represents the best intervention by the nurse?
 
  a. Ask the group, Have you noticed who is talking at this time?
  b. Tell the two group members, I would like you to stop talking.
  c. Provide the two group members with a verbal summary of what the group has been discussing.
  d. Ask the two group members, Would you share your comments with the group?

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Summarizing pulls related ideas together; restates key ideas; offers a group solution or suggestion for other members to accept or reject. Harmonizing attempts to reconcile disagreements; helps members reduce conflict and explore differences in a constructive manner. Encouraging indicates by words and body language unconditional acceptance of others; agrees with contributions of other group members; and is warm, friendly, and responsive to other group members. Compromising admits mistakes; offers a concession when appropriate; and modifies position in the interest of group cohesion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Self-roles are roles a person uses to meet self-needs at the expense of other members' needs, group values, and goal achievement. Self-roles detract from the group's work and compromise goal achievement by taking time away from group issues and creating discomfort among group members. Challenging the talkers does not foster a safe environment in which to express feelings. With group communication strategies, the desired communication flow is from member to member, rather than from nurse leader to client.