MrsSmith, 75 Years Old, Reports That She Is Weak, Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated.Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis and complete blood count (CBC) .The total assessment is necessary because:

• A)All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses.
• B)The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging.
• C)There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition.
• D)Mrs.Smith may not be reporting all significant information.

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Definitions:

Feared Stimulus

An object, situation, or event that triggers a strong fear response in an individual, often leading to avoidant behavior.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that reinforces desirable behaviors with rewards and sometimes punishes undesirable behaviors to promote behavior change.

Reciprocal Inhibition

A psychological principle that suggests the simultaneous activation of one psychological response can inhibit the occurrence of another incompatible response.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where an undesired response to a stimulus is replaced with a desired behavior in the presence of that same stimulus.