While Assessing an Obese Resident in a Long-Term Care Facility,the

question 6

Multiple Choice

While assessing an obese resident in a long-term care facility,the nurse finds a red,moist rash under the patient's breasts,in the axilla,and in the inguinal fold.Based on this assessment,the nurse reports to the charge nurse that the resident probably has:

• A)a fungal infection.
• B)a bacterial infection.
• C)an allergic reaction.
• D)contact dermatitis.

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Definitions:

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his influential work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how animals can learn to associate a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, used to modify behavior.

Approving Nod

A gesture made by moving the head up and down to signify agreement or approval.