What Is the Rationale for the Nurse to Assess a Patient's

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for the nurse to assess a patient's knowledge of an ordered procedure?

• A)To determine difficulties the patient may encounter
• B)To determine the nurse's role in the procedure
• C)To determine health teaching required
• D)To determine anxiety the patient has

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Definitions:

Unconscious Processes

Mental processes not directly accessible to awareness or comprehension, influencing behaviors and perceptions without conscious knowledge.

Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis that strengthens a desired behavior by providing a reward or removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Modeling

A method used in various fields to create a representation of a system or process, or in psychology, the process of learning by observing and imitating others.

Punishment

A consequence imposed for a violation of rules or norms, intended to discourage undesirable behavior.