A Client Has Refused to Stop Drinking Alcohol

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client has refused to stop drinking alcohol.Which action should be taken by the nurse?

• A)Ask a physician to admit the patient to the acute care hospital
• B)Attempt harm reduction to help the client reduce drinking
• C)Cease giving care because the client is totally noncompliant
• D)Seek to have the patient admitted as a mental health client.

Understand the concept of operant conditioning and its application.

Recognize the principles underlying reinforcement and punishment.

Differentiate between types of reinforcers (primary vs secondary).

Comprehend the significance of a stimulus in shaping behavior.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group, its members, and its products over those of others.

Group Cohesion

The degree to which members of a group are bonded together and committed to achieving common goals.

Constructive Criticism

Feedback provided in a positive way with the intention of improving someone's behavior, work, or performance.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that involves indirect cues, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source, rather than direct argumentation on the topic itself.