Which group leader activity should a nurse identify as being most important in the final, or termination, phase of group development?
A. The group leader establishes the rules that will govern the group after discharge.
B. The group leader encourages members to rely on each other for problem solving.
C. The group leader presents and discusses the concept of group termination.
D. The group leader helps the members to process feelings of loss.
ANS: D
The most effective intervention in the final, or termination, phase of group development would be for the group leader to help the members to process feelings of loss. The leader should encourage the members to review the goals and discuss outcomes, reminisce about what has occurred, and encourage members to provide feedback to each other about progress.
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