The nurse is leading a group therapy session when the nurse notes some regression of learned techniques among some members of the group. What stage of group development is likely occurring?
1. Conflict
2. Divergent
3. Termination
4. Deterioration
Answer: 3
Explanation: The group is likely in the termination stage, when regression may occur due to anticipated separation. The conflict stage occurs prior to the termination stage. Deterioration and divergent are not stages of group development.
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