The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with an autistic disorder. A behavior modification approach (operant conditioning) is being used to improve communication
Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care? 1. Avoid providing rewards to the client.
2. Promote complete independence in the client.
3. Reward the client when a desired behavior is performed.
4. Provide consistent negative reinforcement to promote appropriate behaviors.
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Rationale: Operant conditioning entails rewarding a client for desired behaviors and is the basis for behavior modification. It uses a positive reinforcement approach. "Avoid providing rewards to the client," "promote complete independence in the client," and "provide consistent negative reinforcement to promote appropriate behaviors" are not characteristics or appropriate compo-nents of the plan of care for this form of therapy.
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