An Involuntarily Committed Client,when Offered a Dinner Tray,pushes It Off

question 2

Multiple Choice

An involuntarily committed client,when offered a dinner tray,pushes it off the bedside table onto the floor.Which intervention should a nurse prioritize to address this behavior?

• A) Initiate forced medication protocol.
• B) Help the client to explore the source of anger.
• C) Ignore the act to avoid reinforcing the behavior.
• D) With staff support and a show of solidarity, set firm limits on the behavior.

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Definitions:

Perceived Inequities

The feeling among individuals that they are not receiving a fair share of rewards or resources compared to others.

Continuous Reinforcements

A method in behavior modification that involves providing a reward after every desired behavior, aimed at establishing or strengthening a behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the outcome, often related to the expectation that efforts will lead to desired rewards.