You Are a Nurse Who Is Working with an Older

question 5

Multiple Choice

You are a nurse who is working with an older patient who recently experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) without realizing it until later. Which of the following are typical signs of a TIA that you should instruct the patient to be on alert for in the future?

• A)Sudden temporary weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
• B)Severe, vice-like chest pain
• C)Difficulty understanding speech
• D)Brief vision loss in one or both eyes
• E)Temporary dizziness or unsteadiness

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological strategy that involves the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves providing a reward or incentive following a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Unpleasant Event

Refers to an occurrence that is disagreeable or causes discomfort.

Omission

A failure to include or do something, often leading to a lack or gap in information or action.