During an Intake Assessment,a Nurse Asks Both Physiological and Psychosocial

question 12

Multiple Choice

During an intake assessment,a nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions.The client angrily responds,"I'm here for my heart,not my head problems." Which is the nurse's best response?

• A)"It's just a routine part of our assessment.All clients are asked these same questions."
• B)"Why are you concerned about these types of questions?"
• C)"Psychological factors,like excessive stress,have been found to affect medical conditions."
• D)"We can skip these questions,if you like.It isn't imperative that we complete this section."

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The reinforcement of a response by the addition or experiencing of a pleasurable stimulus.

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, making it more likely to occur again in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

The reinforcement of a response by the removal, escape from, or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior.