A Nurse Is Preparing a Client for an Invasive Diagnostic

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a client for an invasive diagnostic procedure of the urinary system. What statement by the nurse would help reduce the client's anxiety?

• A) "We do these procedures every day, so you don't need to worry."
• B) "I have had this done to me, and it only hurt for a little while."
• C) "Why are you so worried? Do you think you have a tumor?"
• D) "Let me explain to you what they do during this procedure."

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior conditioning in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an aversive stimulus to reduce the behavior's occurrence.

Target Response

The desired behavior or outcome that is aimed for in a psychological experiment or behavioral intervention.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a particular event will occur.

Operant Process

The method by which behaviors are modified through the consequences of those behaviors, emphasizing reinforcement and punishment.