When Providing Care for a Patient in Need of an Indwelling

question 15

Multiple Choice

When providing care for a patient in need of an indwelling catheter,the nurse understands that which of the following is an indication for this need?

• A)Presence of stage III and IV pressure ulcers
• B)Presence of a yeast infection
• C)Need for inaccurate measurement of urinary output
• D)Need to manage urinary elimination

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, even if they are similar, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification techniques.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation in a controlled way.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves pairing a positive stimulus with a fear-evoking stimulus to reduce the fearful response.