Which Condition Would a Nurse Expect in a Client with Polycythemia

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which condition would a nurse expect in a client with polycythemia vera?

• A) Hyperuricemia
• B) Orthopnea
• C) Angina
• D) Ulcers on lower extremities

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behaviors by presenting a desirable stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Probability

A measure or estimation of how likely it is that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 1 denotes certainty.

Avoidance Learning

A learning process by which an individual learns a behavior or response to avoid an unpleasant stimulus or situation.