During the Initial Visit with a Client Who Is Beginning

question 23

Multiple Choice

During the initial visit with a client who is beginning prenatal care,which action should be the highest priority for the nurse?

• A) The first interview is a relaxed,get-acquainted affair during which the nurse gathers some general impressions of his or her new client.
• B) If the nurse observed handicapping conditions,he or she should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the client will do that in her own time.
• C) The nurse should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems,such as depression or lack of family support.
• D) Because of legal complications,the nurse should not ask about illegal drug use;that is left to the physician.

Recognize the importance of reinforcement in Bandura's theory, both direct and vicarious.

Appreciate the impact of a model's characteristics on the observer's likelihood to imitate behavior.

Identify factors influencing modeling and observational learning.

Grasp Bandura's approach to the role of cognitive processes in learning.

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Definitions:

Demands

Refers to the requirements or needs that individuals or systems have, which may require fulfillment or response.

Authoritarian

Characterizes a leadership or governmental style that demands strict obedience from its citizens or followers without allowing personal freedom.

Opinions

Personal views, judgments, or beliefs about a particular topic, which can vary greatly from person to person.

Sensitive

Refers to the capacity of an organism or device to detect or respond to stimuli or changes in the environment.