A Client Is Surprised to Learn of the Diagnosis of a Heart

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of a heart attack when there was no chest pain experienced but only some left shoulder pain.The nurse should explain that the client experienced which type of pain?

• A)Phantom pain
• B)Referred pain
• C)Visceral pain
• D)Chronic pain

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Definitions:

Operant Responding

A process in behavior analysis, emphasizing the influence of consequences on subsequent behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Observational Learning

The process by which individuals learn new behaviors by observing and replicating the actions of others.

Social Learning

the acquisition of behaviors and skills through the observation of and interaction with others in a social context.