Which of the Following Statements Is Appropriate for a Nurse

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is appropriate for a nurse to teach a patient regarding the use of crutches?

• A) "The axillae should support all your body weight."
• B) "Your elbows should be straight when your hands are on the crutch handgrips."
• C) "The distance between the crutch pad and axillae should be three to four finger widths."
• D) "Your elbows should be flexed about 45 degrees when the handgrip position is correct."

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Something that incites or provokes a physiological or psychological action or response.

Cue

A signal or prompt that induces a person to act or respond in a certain way, often used in behavior studies, marketing, and psychological contexts.

Response

The reaction or answer provided following a particular stimulus, inquiry, or situation.

Reinforcement

In the context of behavior, it is the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior through rewards or consequences.