A client has been in a supportive-therapeutic group in the psychiatric unit for 2 weeks. The nurse observes that the client dominates the conversation and does not permit others to participate. Which role within the group is the client assuming?
A) Aggressor
B) Dominator
C) Recognition seeker
D) Monopolizer
D
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