A nurse is working with a group focused on improving the health of the community. Which of the following interventions should be used by the nurse?
a. Make decisions for the group to move the process along
b. Invite business leaders to participate in the group process
c. Maintain members through recognition and encouragement
d. Teach topics that are of national im-portance
ANS: C
Maintaining members is an important intervention to facilitate group process. The topics that are taught should be of importance to the group. The group should be part of the decision-making process. The membership of the group should be maintained, inviting new members to the group may hinder the processes of the group.
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