Which behavior would a nurse focus upon when using a token economy as a method of positive reinforcement?
a. Altering cognitive perceptions
b. Reinforcing cognitive congruence
c. Performing assigned tasks in a cooperative manner
d. Pairing desired behaviors with undesired behaviors
C
Token economy, a form of positive reinforcement, has been used successfully to reward patients for performing behaviors such as the activities of daily living.
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discomfort. Of the possibilities below, which is most likely to be an accurate explanation of the client's behavior? The client a. wishes to impress staff with her degree of emotional pain. b. has a histrionic character disorder and uses this behavior habitually. c. believes dramatic body language has high sexual appeal. d. is a member of a culture in which dramatic body language is the norm.
On the basis of the eight recommended components of a comprehensive school health program, which should be included in a K-12 health education curriculum? (Select all that apply.)
A) Consumer health education B) Environmental health education C) Sexuality education D) Nutrition counseling E) Physical development activities
Offer fluids frequently to persons who are elderly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A.B. is a 55-year-old man who was referred to the urology clinic by his primary care provider (PCP) because
of an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. He reports that he has been feeling well and has no specific complaints. He had a complete blood count (CBC), basic metabolic panel, urinalysis (UA), lipid profile, and screening PSA completed the week before when he was seen by his PCP. His CBC, lipid profile, UA, and blood chemistry findings are all within normal limits. His PSA is elevated at 11.9 ng/mL, and the prostate is slightly tender on examination.