A nurse established an ongoing group meeting of teenagers with diabetes. In the early stages, the nurse was very directive in arranging location, providing low-carbohydrate drinks and snacks, steering the discussion, and trying to meet all the teenagers'
After the group had been meeting for about 3 months, the nurse noticed that the group members no longer simply accepted everything the nurse suggested. Instead, the teenagers began making decisions themselves, and eventually, the nurse no longer controlled the group. Which of the following most likely happened to cause this shift?
a. The group became cohesive enough to share leadership tasks.
b. Teenagers don't like feeling dependent on adults with power.
c. Teenagers often rebel against adult authority.
d. The nurse was overwhelmed and lost control of task process.
ANS: A
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