When Performing an Assessment of a Newly Admitted Patient, the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

When performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient, the nurse notes a thrill along the left sternal border. To obtain more information about the cause of the thrill, which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Palpate the quality of the peripheral pulses.
• B) Compare the apical and radial pulse rates.
• C) Assess for murmurs.
• D) Locate the PMI.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Observational learning is the process of learning new behaviors by observing and imitating the actions of others.

Modeling

A social learning process where individuals learn behaviors, skills, or attitudes by observing others, particularly those they view as role models.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where the intensity of an action is altered through rewards or penalties.

Instrumental

Instrumental refers to something that serves as a means to an end or is used to achieve a particular purpose.