A nurse is assigning task roles for a group of clients in a community mental health clinic. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the member of the group functioning as the orienteer?

A. Incorrect. Measuring the group's work against the assigned objectives is a task role that belongs to the evaluator, who assesses the quality and effectiveness of the group's performance. B. Correct. Noting the progress of the group toward assigned goals is a task role that belongs to the orienteer, who keeps track of where the group is heading and summarizes what has been accomplished. C. Incorrect. Sharing experiences as an authority figure is a task role that belongs to the information giver, who provides factual data or personal knowledge to the group. D. Incorrect. Offering new and fresh ideas on an issue is a task role that belongs to the initiator, who proposes new solutions or approaches to problems.