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NClaborn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

After educating a class about formal and informal roles of group members, the instructor determines that the education was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a formal role? Select all that apply.

A) Coordinator
B) Leader
C) Member
D) Harmonizer
E) Information seeker

Question 2

A nurse is acting as the leader of a newly formed group that is in the beginning stage of development. Which of the following would the nurse expect to do? Select all that apply.

A) Develop rapport with the group members
B) Anticipate members testing one another
C) Work with members to develop norms
D) Promote sharing of feelings
E) Facilitate verbal and nonverbal communication

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C
Formal group roles include the leader and each member. Coordinator and information seeker, which are task roles, and harmonizer, which is a maintenance role, are considered informal roles.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
In the beginning stage of development, the nurse acknowledges each member; constructs a working environment; develops rapport with the members; begins to build a therapeutic relationship; and clarifies outcomes, processes, and skills related to the group's purpose. Members also begin to test whether they can trust one another and the leader. Working to develop norms, promoting sharing of feelings, and facilitating communication occur during the working phase.