The Nurse Is Collecting Data for a Patient Who Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is reporting pain in the right hip. Which question addresses the severity of the pain?

• A)"Is the pain throbbing?"
• B)"Does the pain radiate or move around?"
• C)"What number rating would you give your pain on a scale from 0 to 10?"
• D)"Is the pain burning?"

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Definitions:

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, with a tendency to confront or attack.

Operant Conditioning

A method in which learning occurs by altering the level of a behavior through the application of reinforcers or punishments.

Immediate Reinforcement

The instant reward or punishment following a behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities that include thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.