Which Intervention Would Best Support a Client Who Relates a Feeling

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which intervention would best support a client who relates a feeling of "loss of control" after having a mild stroke?

• A) Explain that such feelings are normal, but that expectations for rehabilitation must be realistic.
• B) Encourage the client to perform as many tasks as possible and to participate in decision making.
• C) Further assess the client's mental status for other signs of denial or psychopathology.
• D) Obtain an order for physical and occupational therapy evaluations.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Increases

A process or action that causes something to become larger, more numerous, or more significant.

Decreases

The act or process of becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior is strengthened because a negative condition is removed or avoided.