The Nurse Is Talking with a Client Who Is Scheduled

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) colonography. Which client statement would indicate to the nurse that the client needs additional teaching about this procedure?

• A) "I still need to do that all that bowel prep stuff."
• B) "My doctor will be able to remove any polyps he finds."
• C) "I won't need any sedation for this procedure."
• D) "The risk for complications is less than a regular colonoscopy."

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Definitions:

Punishment

An unpleasant consequence given to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.

Stimulus Response Bond

The connection formed between a specific stimulus and a specific response through conditioning.

Matching Law

A principle in behavioral psychology stating that the proportion of responses directed toward an option matches the proportion of reinforcements obtained from that option.

Contend

To strive in opposition or against difficulties; to compete or argue.