A Client with a Chest Injury Develops Respiratory Distress, Distended

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client with a chest injury develops respiratory distress, distended jugular neck veins, and tracheal deviation. The nurse anticipates the client will receive immediate

• A) chest tube insertion.
• B) chest x-ray.
• C) intubation.
• D) needle thoracotomy.

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Definitions:

Accidentally Reinforced

A situation in behaviorism where behaviors are strengthened or repeated because of an unintended positive consequence or reward.

Short Intervals

Brief durations or periods of time, often used in the context of scheduling or measuring moments between events.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.