A Nurse Recognizes and Shares with a Client the Understanding

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse recognizes and shares with a client the understanding of the amount of pain that the client is experiencing. What focal virtue is this situation based on?

• A) discernment
• B) compassion
• C) trustworthiness
• D) integrity

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique which reinforces specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for others, often used to increase desirable behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.

Educator

An individual who provides instruction or education to students in a variety of settings, including schools and informal educational contexts.

Target Behavior

A specific behavior chosen for change or intervention.