A Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Has Just Learned

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is counseling a client who has just learned that she is a carrier of the BRCA2 gene. Which of the following best describes potential reactions by this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Feelings of guilt
• B) Fear of loss of insurance coverage
• C) Feelings of anxiety
• D) Fear for children
• E) Feelings of insecurity

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Definitions:

UCS

An abbreviation for Unconditioned Stimulus, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

CR

A common abbreviation for Conditioned Response, which is an automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus.

UCR

Unconditioned Response, a naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon where a conditioned response starts occurring in response to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.