The Nurse Is Educating a Group of Students About Why

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating a group of students about why it is necessary to collect baseline data.Which actions by the students indicate application of this knowledge in the clinical environment? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Evaluating adverse drug effects
• B)Helping the client to the bedside commode
• C)Reviewing current laboratory data
• D)Evaluating therapeutic drug effects
• E)Discussing client status with the family

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Definitions:

Neutrality

In therapy, the practice of remaining impartial and without judgment towards the client, to create a safe and open therapeutic environment.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a particular behavior occurs, leading to a stronger response.

Resistance

In psychology, the phenomenon where clients unconsciously block or fight against the therapeutic process, often due to underlying fears or unresolved conflicts.

Productively

Relates to achieving a significant amount of work or results in a given period of time effectively.