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A community group is meeting to discuss the most critical issues related to the community's health care delivery system. The nurse in charge of the meeting is encouraging all group members to participate and is trying to provide positive reinforcement for
 
  A community group is meeting to discuss the most critical issues related to the community's health care delivery system. The nurse in charge of the meeting is encouraging all group members to participate and is trying to provide positive reinforcement for all group contributions. The nurse is most likely trying to:
  1. Establish a climate in which group members feel respected.
  2. Manipulate the discussion so that all must participate.
  3. Resolve conflict before it can occur.
  4. Encourage more discussion.

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Establishing a climate in which group members feel respected and in which differences are accepted contributes to an effective network. This means that all group members should be encouraged to participate and should receive positive reinforcement for their contributions. The nurse is not manipulating the discussion. Encouraging participation does not prevent conflict. Even though more discussion might be encouraged by the nurse's actions, the nurse's actions most likely will establish a climate in which group members feel respected.