The Patient Gave Birth to a 7 Pound, 14 Ounce

question 8

Multiple Choice

The patient gave birth to a 7 pound, 14 ounce female 30 minutes ago. The placenta has not yet delivered. Manual removal of the placenta is planned. The nurse should prepare to:

• A)Start an IV of lactated Ringer's.
• B)Apply anti-embolism stockings.
• C)Bottle-feed the infant.
• D)Send the placenta to pathology.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Avoidance Responding

A behavior modification technique aimed at reducing unwanted responses by avoiding the triggers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy in which an undesirable or discomforting stimulus is removed after the display of a behavioral response.

Escape Responding

A behavior that is motivated by the desire to terminate an aversive stimulus, resulting in the avoidance or cessation of discomfort.