A Client Has Nausea and Vomiting for 3 Days Due

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client has nausea and vomiting for 3 days due to a viral infection. Arterial blood gas values of the client are documented. Which statement is correct according to the interpretation of the arterial blood gas values?

• A) The blood is basic.
• B) The lungs are not responsible for the alkalosis.
• C) The condition is uncompensated alkalosis.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a favorable stimulus is removed after a certain behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.