The nurse observes a member of the group clarifying relationships ...

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The nurse observes a member of the group clarifying relationships between various ideas. What role is the member assuming?
 
  1. Teacher
  2. Orienter
  3. Manager
  4. Coordinator

Question 2

The nurse manager is teaching the staff nurses about the various roles assumed by members of therapeutic groups. What role will the nurse manager identify as the person who is keeping the flow of communication open in the group?
 
  1. Elaborator
  2. Encourager
  3. Gatekeeper
  4. Coordinator

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: The member of the group who is clarifying relationships between various ideas is acting in the role of coordinator. The orienter role defines the position of the group with respect to its goals. The manager and teacher roles are not roles assumed by members of therapeutic groups.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: The gatekeeper will facilitate participation of others and keep the flow of communication open. While the other answer choices are various roles assumed by members of therapeutic groups, these do not describe the person who is keeping the flow of communication open in the group. The elaborator offers rationale for suggestions. The encourager encourages the contributions of others. The coordinator clarifies relationships between various ideas.