While a member of a group shares painful feelings of guilt, another member begins humming and tapping the side of the chair.Select the leader's best initial statement to best manage the disruptive patient.

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The best initial statement would be for the leader to address the disruptive member directly and acknowledge their discomfort, while also redirecting their behavior. Option D accomplishes both, as it addresses the humming and tapping while also acknowledging the member's discomfort. This approach allows for the leader to address the behavior without shaming or attacking the disruptive member, which could escalate the situation.

While a Member of a Group Shares Painful Feelings of Guilt