What Information Should a Nurse Include in a Patient's Discharge

question 10

Multiple Choice

What information should a nurse include in a patient's discharge instruction after an acute myocardial infarction (MI) ?

• A) Cautions about the use of morphine
• B) Detailed symptoms that indicate impending MI
• C) Written instructions on diet and follow-up appointments
• D) High-energy exercise program directions

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Definitions:

Extinction

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that initially has no inherent significance but acquires the ability to evoke a response after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between one particular stimulus and similar stimuli, not responding the same way to variations of the original stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, once it becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately leads to eliciting a conditioned response.