A Client Had a Surgical Procedure with Spinal Anesthesia

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client had a surgical procedure with spinal anesthesia.The nurse raises the head of the client's bed.The client's blood pressure changes from 122/78 mm Hg to 102/50 mm Hg.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Call the Rapid Response Team.
• B) Increase the IV fluid rate.
• C) Lower the head of the bed.
• D) Nothing; this is expected.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a particular behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Cumulative Recorder

A device used in behavioral psychology to record the frequency of behaviors over time, creating a graphical representation.

Graphic Record

A visual representation of data or information, usually in the form of charts, graphs, or diagrams.

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions that determine when reinforcement will be given for a particular behavior, crucial in the process of learning and behavior modification.