A Patient Is Being Seen in the Clinic for Complaints

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient is being seen in the clinic for complaints of "fainting episodes that started last week." How should the nurse proceed with the examination?

• A) Take his blood pressure in both arms and thighs.
• B) Assist him to a lying position and begin taking his blood pressure.
• C) Record his blood pressure in the lying, sitting, and standing positions.
• D) Record his blood pressure in the lying and sitting positions and average these numbers. to obtain a mean blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady response rate.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior analysis.

Biological Predisposed

An inherent inclination or natural tendency for individuals to exhibit certain behaviors or characteristics due to genetic factors.

Aversive Events

Incidents or stimuli that are unpleasant or noxious, leading to avoidance behavior.