A Client Scheduled for ECT at 9:00 A

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client scheduled for ECT at 9:00 a.m.is discovered eating breakfast at 8:00 a.m.Based on this observation,which is the most appropriate nursing action?

• A)The nurse notifies the client's physician of the situation and cancels the ECT.
• B)The nurse removes the breakfast tray and assists the client to the ECT procedure room.
• C)The nurse allows the client to finish breakfast and reschedules ECT for 10:00 a.m.
• D)The nurse increases the client's fluid intake to facilitate the digestive process.

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Definitions:

Continuously Reinforced

In operant conditioning, a scenario where each instance of a desired behavior is reinforced (rewarded), leading to rapid learning.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Avoidance Response

Behavior that is reinforced because it allows individuals to avoid situations that cause anxiety.