After the nurses who work on an adolescent psychiatric unit have had a brainstorming session,they are ready to resolve the problem of teenagers who are unmanageable.To maximize group effectiveness in decision making and problem solving,the nurse manager has
A) prevented conflict.
B) formed highly cohesive groups.
C) used majority rule to arrive at decisions.
D) encouraged equal participation among members.

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The nurse leader or manager needs to provide a nonthreatening and positive environment in which group members actively participate by controlling aggressive individuals and encouraging passive individuals to participate actively.Diversity,managed conflict,and moderate cohesiveness are effective in reaching quality decisions.

After the Nurses Who Work on an Adolescent Psychiatric Unit