A Client Has Been Working Hard in Rehab Following a Traumatic

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has been working hard in rehab following a traumatic brain injury. She has a weak support system in that her family lives a far distance away, she has no children, and her co-workers are not involved. Which of the following behaviour-specific cognitions will the nurse focus on to assist this client with success in the rehab course?

• A) Interpersonal influences.
• B) Perceived barriers to action.
• C) Perceived benefits of action.
• D) Situational influences.

Recognize the role of the hippocampus and related temporal areas in memory formation and retrieval.

Describe the effects of brain damage or diseases on memory functions, including famous cases like H.M.

Differentiate between implicit and explicit memory through examples and experimental evidence.

Understand the mechanisms and examples of memory impairments, including Korsakoff's syndrome and procedural memory deficits.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The occurrence in which earlier memories hinder the retrieval of more recent memories.

Source Amnesia

A memory disorder characterized by the inability to remember where, when, or how previously learned information has been acquired, while retaining the factual knowledge.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, such as patterns, ideas, or associations, that help in retaining information.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into conscious thought information stored in memory.