A Client with Acute Abdominal Pain Is Scheduled for an Appendectomy

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client with acute abdominal pain is scheduled for an appendectomy in 3 hours.While waiting for the surgery,the client reports that the pain has subsided.Which is the priority action by the nurse?

• A) Determine when the client can be medicated for pain.
• B) Contact the surgery department.
• C) Contact the healthcare provider.
• D) Notify the nursing supervisor.

Identify and describe mirror neurons and their significance in imitation and observational learning.

Analyze the adaptive nature of learning in the context of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

Describe the contribution of Edward Tolman to the understanding of mental processes in operant conditioning.

Understand and explain the basic schedules of reinforcement in operant conditioning and their applications in daily life.

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