Which comment by the nurse would be most therapeutic when a group member challenges a nurse leader's authority?

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It is important for the nurse leader to provide a safe place for group members to challenge authority.The nurse leader must be clear in the derivation of his or her authority and feel sufficiently comfortable in the leader role to allow it to be humanized.Direct and clear clarification is most helpful here.The nurse can follow the answer with criteria for the leader role and what the group can expect from him or her.Humor can help to diffuse any tension or frustration and allow the group member to feel supported in directly verbalizing feelings within the group.Seeking to control can be manipulative or intimidating,and challenging the group would be aggressive.

Which Comment by the Nurse Would Be Most Therapeutic When