Identify the Initial Intervention by the Nurse That Is Most

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify the initial intervention by the nurse that is most effective in treating a 23-year-old woman who is diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder.

• A)Encouraging the client to make more decisions, starting with simple ones like what to select from a menu
• B)Teaching the client about the nature of the disorder and what the usual treatments are for it
• C)Placing the client in a group therapy session with other clients who have dependent personality disorder
• D)Working with the client to identify and express feelings of anger

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning theory concept where a behavior is reinforced every time it is exhibited, leading to fast learning but rapid extinction without reinforcement.

Desired Behaviour

A specific set of actions or reactions that an organization or individual aims to elicit from another party, often through reinforcement or incentives.

Reward

A benefit, often in the form of compensation, recognition, or appreciation, given to individuals for their performance or achievements.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which rewards or punishments are given out at irregular intervals, making a behavior more resistant to extinction.