The Patient's Family Asks Why Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents Are Used Before

question 11

Multiple Choice

The patient's family asks why neuromuscular-blocking agents are used before electroconvulsive therapy.Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

• A) "They stimulate respirations while therapy is delivered."
• B) "They prevent aspiration of respiratory secretions during the therapy."
• C) "They decrease intracranial pressure resulting from therapy."
• D) "They reduce the risk of injury during therapy."

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Definitions:

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Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist, is known for his work in developing the theory of behaviorism and for his invention of the operant conditioning chamber.