When leading a group meeting, the nurse notices two group members talking. Which of the following represents the best intervention by the nurse?
a. Ask the group, "Have you noticed who is talking at this time?"
b. Tell the two group members, "I would like you to stop talking."
c. Provide the two group members with a verbal summary of what the group has been discussing.
d. Ask the two group members, "Would you share your comments with the group?"
ANS: D
Self-roles are roles a person uses to meet self-needs at the expense of other members' needs, group values, and goal achievement. Self-roles detract from the group's work and compromise goal achievement by taking time away from group issues and creating discomfort among group members. Challenging the talkers does not foster a safe environment in which to express feelings. With group communication strategies, the desired communication flow is from member to member, rather than from nurse leader to client.
You might also like to view...
An adult, who is returning to school for a second career, decides to become a nurse. Which program is recommended for this adult learner as entry-level education for professional nursing?
A) Associate degree B) Baccalaureate degree C) Master's degree D) Nursing doctorate
The nurse tells a peer, "I feel really uncomfortable with the client and I find myself wanting to avoid
both informal contacts on the unit and scheduled sessions.". Without supervision, evidence suggests that the outcome of this relationship will be a. growing interest and mutuality. b. mutual withdrawal. c. positive regard. d. trust.
A new nurse mentions to a peer "My newest client has schizophrenia. At least I will not have to
worry about him being suicidal.". The most helpful response by the peer would be a. "Suicide risk is high in schizophrenic clients, especially early in the course of the illness.". b. "Command hallucinations often prompt suicide among clients with schizophrenia.". c. "Suicide is a risk for any client with schizophrenia who uses alcohol or drugs.". d. "You are correct in saying that schizophrenia does not increase risk for suicide.".
Electronic health records (EHRs) are being instituted at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Some of the staff on Unit 4 complain to the manager that acquiring the technologic skills required is too time consuming. They question its value in patient care
The manager responds that: a. The use of technology is inevitable in our technologically oriented society. b. The hospital is no longer able to find the space to accommodate paper record keeping. c. The initiative is being driven by decision makers higher up in the hierarchy and there is no choice. d. EHRs will increase effectiveness of care by enhancing coordination and improving patient outcomes.