The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Recently

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has recently received a permanent colostomy. The client will be going home in several days and requires discharge teaching. What should the nurse do when organizing the teaching experience?

• A)Ask the client to tell the nurse what he knows about caring for the colostomy.
• B)Make sure the client's spouse is present before the teaching session begins.
• C)Start from the beginning and proceed through all steps required to perform colostomy care.
• D)Break the information into small sessions to enhance learning.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given can change from one reward period to another.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded remains constant over time.

Reinforcement Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, with rewards increasing the likelihood of repeating behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The internal drive to perform an activity for its own sake and for the satisfaction it provides, rather than for some external reward.