A nurse is deciding about the size of the group. The nurse determines that a large group would be best based on which of the following?
A) Transference and countertransference issues will be moderate to minimal.
B) Group cohesiveness will be strong with greater interpersonal experiences.
C) The number of potential interactions and relationships is limited.
D) The group is effective for dealing with a specific issue.
Ans: D
Large groups (more than 8 to 10 members) are effective for specific problems or issues, such as smoking cessation or medication information, and are often used in the workplace. Transference and countertransference issues usually do not develop in large groups. Group cohesiveness is less in larger groups. Larger groups also can be challenging because of the increased number of potential interactions and relationships that can form.
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