A nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center

notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly.

Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the

group process with this member.

Remind the group that everyone should

have a chance to participate. Divide the

group into pairs and give each pair a topic

for discussion.

Give the member extra time to compose her thought before expressing

them.

Focus more on the group members who have a positive outlook.

This is a strategy that is often effective with group members who

demonstrate angry, hostel, or negative behavior. The nurse

should also speak to the group member in private to try to

uncover the source of her ongoing anger.

Which of the following activities done by a nurse is considered public

health nursing?

Reviewing morbidity and mortality data for the community.

Caring for new mothers and infants.