The Nurse Is Conducting Teaching for an Adolescent Being Discharged

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting teaching for an adolescent being discharged to home after a renal transplantation.The adolescent needs further teaching if which statement is made?

• A) "I will report any fever to my primary health care provider."
• B) "I am glad I only have to take the immunosuppressant medication for 2 weeks."
• C) "I will observe my incision for any redness or swelling."
• D) "I won't miss doing kidney dialysis every week."

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Definitions:

Habituation

The psychological process where there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, signifying a form of learning or adaptation.

Sensitization

A process by which a person becomes increasingly responsive or sensitive to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful or significant through classical conditioning and then that stimulus is used as a base for learning about additional stimuli.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often leading to heightened responsiveness to other stimuli.