During a group therapy session, a member talks incessantly and is disrupting the group's dynamics. Which response by the nurse encourages effective communication with the disruptive member?
1. "Why are you acting in this manner?"
2. "In one sentence, tell us what you want us to hear."
3. "It is important to consider the help that the group members are suggesting."
4. "What question can we ask that will make you want to participate in the group?"
2. "In one sentence, tell us what you want us to hear."
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