A client diagnosed with depression has begun to feel despair and expresses a desire to leave the group because he

or she does not believe it is helpful. Which action by the PMHNP will most likely contribute to the client staying in the group?

A.Encouraging the client to attend one more group meeting to see how much he or she is needed

B.Conducting an individual interview to discuss stressors within the group

C.Telling the client that everyone has those feelings and must “stick it out” for things to get better

D.Referring the client to a different group because he or she obviously will not do well within this one