A nurse is providing teaching for an inpatient support group meeting. Which group behavior indicates that the teaching was effective?
A)The group members appear relaxed and interested in the topic.
B)The group members are tentative in expressing their feelings.
C)The group avoids discussion about their signs and symptoms.
D)The group members appear self-conscious when asked questions about their condition.

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A)To be effective, a group must accomplish its goals, maintain cohesion, and develop/modify its structure to improve effectiveness. The features of an effective group include an informal, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere; goals, tasks, and objectives that are clear and understood; leader and member participation; an emphasis on goals; open, two-way communication; appropriate decision-making procedures; cohesion; conflict tolerance; and shared power.
B)To be effective, a group must accomplish its goals, maintain cohesion, and develop/modify its structure to improve effectiveness. The features of an effective group include an informal, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere; goals, tasks, and objectives that are clear and understood; leader and member participation; an emphasis on goals; open, two-way communication; appropriate decision-making procedures; cohesion; conflict tolerance; and shared power.
C)To be effective, a group must accomplish its goals, maintain cohesion, and develop/modify its structure to improve effectiveness. The features of an effective group include an informal, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere; goals, tasks, and objectives that are clear and understood; leader and member participation; an emphasis on goals; open, two-way communication; appropriate decision-making procedures; cohesion; conflict tolerance; and shared power.
D)To be effective, a group must accomplish its goals, maintain cohesion, and develop/modify its structure to improve effectiveness. The features of an effective group include an informal, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere; goals, tasks, and objectives that are clear and understood; leader and member participation; an emphasis on goals; open, two-way communication; appropriate decision-making procedures; cohesion; conflict tolerance; and shared power.

A Nurse Is Providing Teaching for an Inpatient Support Group