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The Nurse Is Reviewing Objective Data Obtained During the Assessment

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The nurse is reviewing objective data obtained during the assessment of a pregnant woman in her 34th week of gestation. Which finding would be cause for concern?


Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Premack Principle

A theory that more probable behaviors can reinforce less probable behaviors.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs and is naturally reinforcing, such as food, water, or sleep.

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