An Elderly Client Is Transported to the Emergency Department from a Local

question 8

Multiple Choice

An elderly client is transported to the emergency department from a local nursing home with a serum calcium level of 3.9 mEq/L. The client's family is upset and says "This is the second time this has happened since she got admitted to that home!" The best answer by the nurse is

• A) "I can call a social worker to see if she can go to another home if you like."
• B) "It might be related to not getting enough sun; I'll call the home and ask about it."
• C) "Yes, people in nursing homes often start having illnesses after they are admitted."
• D) "You will just have to have them increase her calcium supplements."

Understand the psychological theories related to behaviorism and their applications.

Grasp the concepts and importance of cognitive and evolutionary psychology in understanding human behavior.

Familiarize with basic principles of humanistic psychology and its approach to therapy and self-improvement.

Comprehend the methodological approaches in psychology, including conditioning and reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one’s own group over other groups.

Alternative Perspectives

Different or varying viewpoints, opinions, or approaches to understanding a concept, situation, or problem.

Social Loafing

The inclination of people to put in less effort when they are part of a group compared to when they work by themselves.

Groupthink

A phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.