Mental Health/Psych HESI Review Questions (50 Q study with rationale) Already Passed

At the first meeting of a group at a daycare center for older adults, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things the client would like to do with the group. The older adult shrugs and says, "You tell me. You're the leader." What would be the best response for the nurse to make? A."Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B."Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish?" C."Yes, I have been assigned to lead this group. I will be here for the next 6 weeks." D. "Yes, I am the leader. You seem angry about not being the leader yourself." ANS: B Anxiety over participation in a group and testing of the leader characteristically occur in the initial phase of group dynamics. (B) provides information and refocuses the group to defining its function. (A) is manipulative bargaining. (C) does not focus the group on its purpose or task. (D) is interpreting the client's feelings and is almost challenging.