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.

Reviewing the medications prescribed for an older adult couple.