A nurse wants to use democratic leadership with a group whose purpose is to learn appropriate conflict resolution techniques. The nurse is correct in implementing this form of group leadership when she demonstrates which of the following actions?

A. Observes group techniques without interfering with the group process

B. Discusses a technique and then directs members to practice the technique

C. Asks for group suggestions of techniques and then support discussion

D. Suggests techniques and asks group members to reflect on their use

C. Democratic leadership supports group interaction and decision making to solve problems.

A nurse is planning group therapy for clients dealing with bereavement. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the initial phase? (Select all that apply)

A. Encourage the group to work toward goals

B. Define the purpose of the group

C. Discuss termination of the group

D. Identify informal roles of members within the group

E. Establish an expectation of confidentiality within the group

A nurse working on an acute mental health unit forms a group to focus on self-management of medications. At each of meetings, two of the members use the opportunity to discuss their common interest in gambling on sports. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

A. Triangulation

B. Group process

C. Subgroup

D. Hidden agenda