A nurse and patient are entering the termination phase in the group experience. An im-portant nursing intervention will be to:
a. Encourage the group to describe goals for change.
b. Inquire whether the group needs more time to accomplish goals.
c. Assist the group to explore alternative coping strategies for problems.
d. Discuss feelings about leaving the group and the support found with the group.
ANS: D
Healthy termination is facilitated when the group and nurse express reactions to termination. The nurse serves as a role model by being open and genuine as the feelings about the losses incurred with ending are discussed. On a positive note, accomplishments and growth are acknowledged and the transfer of safety and trust to the group members is accomplished. Describing goals is accomplished in the orientation phase. Accomplishing goals is part of the working phase in a relationship that does not have a strict time limit. Exploring alternative coping strategies would be part of the working stage.
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