A Patient Has Acute Bronchitis with a Nonproductive Cough and Wheezes

question 45

Multiple Choice

A patient has acute bronchitis with a nonproductive cough and wheezes. Which topic should the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan?

• A)Purpose of antibiotic therapy
• B)Ways to limit oral fluid intake
• C)Appropriate use of cough suppressants
• D)Safety concerns with home O₂ therapy

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Definitions:

Tokens

Symbols or objects used as representations of value or exchange, often employed in token economies for behavior reinforcement.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, operant conditioning involves an association between behaviors and their consequences.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Fixed-Interval Schedules

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are provided after a fixed amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement.