In an initial group therapy session, a nurse observes that one group member continually tries to monopolize the conversation. The nurse interprets this behavior as reflecting which of the following in the client?
A) Anxiety
B) Anger
C) Rebellion
D) Fear
Ans: A
When one group member continually tries to monopolize the conversation in an initial session, the client is most likely experiencing anxiety. The monopolizer does not reflect anger, rebellion, or fear.
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