A male nurse and female psychiatric medical resident are leading a therapeutic group. Which statement made by a group member, would indicate acceptance regarding group leadership? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I'm glad the resident is a female. We women will have the power for a change.".
b. "I guess I don't always treat you both with the respect that professionals deserve.".
c. "It's not often that you see a doctor and a nurse working together leading a group.".
d. "I'm glad there are two of you since two viewpoints are always better than one.".
e. "It's really good to see a male finally being willing to share power with a female.".
B, C, D
The patient is projecting feelings of powerlessness and possibly resentment to the group, and this may be a splitting mechanism as well. The remaining options do not present a challenge to the co-leadership of the team.
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