When Treating a Client with Osteoarthritis

question 36

Multiple Choice

When treating a client with osteoarthritis:

• A)Only use the side-lying position
• B)Avoid joints that are red or hot to the touch
• C)Apply deep stretches to lengthen the tissues crossing the affected joints
• D)Use moderate to deep pressure

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

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Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is reinforced, guiding the organism to respond accordingly.

Salivary Conditioning

A classical conditioning process where an automatic, instinctive response becomes associated with a new stimulus through repeated exposure.

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