When leading a group, the nurse determines that several of the group members have assumed roles that may be interfering with the group's function. Which roles might be involved? Select all that apply.

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The roles of self-confessor, dominator, and playboy are individual roles that members play to meet personal needs. These roles have nothing to do with the group's purpose or cohesion and can detract from the group's functioning. If individual roles predominate, the group may be ineffective. Follower and compromiser are maintenance roles. Elaborator is a task role.

When Leading a Group, the Nurse Determines That Several of the Group