The nurse manager of the medical intensive care unit formed a group to help her staff cope with stress more effectively. Which of the comments by group members will lead the manager to evaluate the group as successful?
a. "This was a good idea to form a group; I've been wanting to get to know some of the people from the other shifts."
b. "It really helps me to share feelings about how hard it is to see pain and suffering every day."
c. "I now have a group to help me when I need to work through situations at home causing personal stress."
d. "It's nice to have a chance to get away from the unit and talk on a regular basis."
B
Work-related social support groups assist members of a profession to cope with the stress associated with their work. The focus of the group is to share feelings about the stress of the work environment. Although this may also be an opportunity to meet other staff members, get away from the unit, or share personal and family problems, these are not the primary focus of the group.
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