A nurse manager has just completed a difficult assignment managing a group that was not cohesive. Which group should the nurse identify as likely having good cohesiveness? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) Nurses who each have 7 to 8 years of experience
B) Nurses who work on different units throughout the hospital
C) Staff nurses who are interested in learning about the task of the group
D) Staff nurses who work with one another on a daily basis
E) Staff nurses who are all between 35 and 40 years of age

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1. This group has similar backgrounds, which will likely mean they have shared values regarding nursing.
2. Working in proximity with the others increases cohesiveness.
3. People who have specific needs that can be satisfied by involvement with the group are more cohesive.
4. Those who must interact to achieve their goals and tasks are likely to be cohesive when working in a group.
5. Similarity in age increases cohesiveness.

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