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On initial assessment of a patient hospitalized following a stroke,the nurse finds the patient's blood pressure to be 180/90 mm Hg.What should the nurse anticipate?


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Differential Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that reinforces desirable behavior while withholding reinforcement for undesirable behavior.

Mead's Stages

Developmental stages proposed by sociologist George Herbert Mead, describing how individuals learn to perceive themselves within the context of society through interaction.

Passive

Non-reactive behavior characterized by an absence of active response or resistance.

Conforming Self

The aspect of an individual's identity that is shaped by societal expectations and norms, leading to behavior that aligns with social conventions.

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