Author Question: The nurse leading a group of inpatient clients observes a client trying to control the group by ... (Read 102 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse leading a group of inpatient clients observes a client trying to control the group by monopolizing the discussion. The nurse knows this will most likely decrease:

1. Therapeutic alliance.
2. Leader credibility.
3. Cohesion.
4. Power and influence.

Question 2

The nurse mentions to a colleague that yesterday's therapy group was developing cohesion and understands that this is important for:

1. Flexibility.
2. Boundaries.
3. Goal attainment.
4. Communication.

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The unequal distribution of power affects both the task and the maintenance functions of a group. Members who believe they have little influence within the group are unlikely to feel committed to group goals and to the implementation of group decisions. Their dissatisfaction with the group decreases its attractiveness and reduces its cohesion.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: A group is cohesive when its members are attracted to it. An attractive group has explicit, mutual, and attainable group goals with clear paths to goal attainment. Flexibility, boundaries, and communication are not dependent on cohesion.