Which of the following learning principles is a motivator that reinforces particular behaviors?
a. reinforcement
b. rewards
c. punishment
d. conditioning
Answer: b. rewards
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The nurse preparing to instruct the patient on a colon preparation procedure that will include polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage prior to a colonoscopy is aware that the use of lavage solutions is contraindicated in a patient with:
A) An inflammatory bowel disease B) Polyps C) A colostomy D) Colon cancer
The nurse is facilitating a health promotion class at a senior center. Which statement made by a participant should be corrected by the nurse?
A) "My wife and I both get our flu shots each fall.". B) "I'm vigilant about staying away from anyone who has a cold or flu.". C) "I use a puffer regularly to prevent any problems with my breathing in the future.". D) "I've found that doing deep breathing exercises helps relax me and expand my lungs.".
Your nursing unit advocates the use of the factor-type of patient classification system. A new RN graduate states that he has a basic knowledge of this system, but would like to know one advantage to using a system such as this
Your response includes: a. ongoing workload for nurses to classify patients b. capturing holistic patient needs c. data readily available d. capturing typical nursing time
A client delivered 30 minutes ago. Which postpartal assessment finding would require close nursing attention?
1. A soaked perineal pad since the last 15-minute check 2. An edematous perineum 3. A client with tremors 4. A fundus located at the umbilicus