The Nurse Is Talking to a Parent with a Child

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is talking to a parent with a child who has a latex allergy. Which statement by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A) "My child will have an allergic reaction if he comes in contact with yeast products."
• B) "My child may have an upset stomach if he eats a food made with wheat or barley."
• C) "My child will probably develop an allergy to peanuts."
• D) "My child should not eat bananas or kiwis."

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that posits that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectations that the act will be followed by a given outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Goal-Setting Theory

A theory suggesting that setting specific, challenging goals, with appropriate feedback, leads to higher performance.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Two-Factor Theory

A theory by Frederick Herzberg that identifies motivation and hygiene factors as key to employee satisfaction and performance.