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The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Presents to the Emergency

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The nurse is assessing a client who presents to the emergency room with a spinal cord injury. Which finding in the client's reports causes the nurse to suspect central cord syndrome?


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Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is introduced after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that occurs when a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled research studies conducted in a lab setting to test hypotheses by manipulating variables.

Assessment Techniques

Methods and tools used to evaluate individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, often for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.

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