The Nurse Would Delay the Administration of DTaP When the Mother

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse would delay the administration of DTaP when the mother says that her infant:

• A) has diarrhea.
• B) had a temperature of 40. 5° C (105° F) from the previous inoculation.
• C) is teething.
• D) is traveling with her to Europe in a week.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The reinforcement of a response by the addition or experiencing of a pleasurable stimulus.

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, making it more likely to occur again in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

The reinforcement of a response by the removal, escape from, or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior.