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A Patient with a Cognitive Deficit Becomes Agitated and Upset

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A patient with a cognitive deficit becomes agitated and upset about not being able to remember daily activities.How should the nurse respond to this agitation?


Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its future occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, with the aim of correcting behavior or serving as a deterrent.

Scapegoat

A person or group unfairly blamed for problems or issues, often as a means of deflecting responsibility or criticism.

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