A Nurse Is Presenting Teaching Sessions to a Group of Residents

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is presenting teaching sessions to a group of residents in a home for long-term physical rehabilitation. Which of the clients described exhibits the highest motivation?

• A) An individual who has been struggling with following nursing directives regarding discharge goals.
• B) A client who is excited to learn about his new prosthesis.
• C) A client who has been there the longest and is a great "coach" for newcomers.
• D) The client who has just moved in and is already waiting for discharge.

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Definitions:

Directed Forgetting

A procedure where subjects are instructed to forget some information but not other information

Mnemonics

memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational strategies to enhance the recall of information.

Method of Loci

A memorization technique where one associates information with specific physical locations.

False Memory Syndrome

A condition in which a person's identity and interpersonal relationships are affected by strongly believed but false memories of traumatic experiences.