A Patient Was Admitted to the ICU for Treatment of Heart

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the ICU for treatment of heart failure.Which dietary regimen would the nurse provide?

• A)Restricted sodium of no more than 1 g/day
• B)Multiple small meals throughout the day
• C)Clear liquids for the first 24 hours
• D)Low-potassium foods

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Definitions:

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the process by which organisms learn through association.

Observational Learning

Observational learning is the process of learning new behaviors by observing and imitating the actions of others.

Modeling

A social learning process where individuals learn behaviors, skills, or attitudes by observing others, particularly those they view as role models.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where the intensity of an action is altered through rewards or penalties.