The Nursing Students Are Learning About Precautions to Be Taken

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nursing students are learning about precautions to be taken while caring for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

• A) "The client should not be given IV fluids."
• B) "The client should avoid taking ampicillin."
• C) "The client should be given a laxative."
• D) "The client should avoid taking pain medications."

Understand the implications of psychological conditions and therapies on memory.

Understand the capacity and duration of different types of memory (iconic, short-term, long-term).

Describe the stages involved in the memory process (encoding, storage, retrieval).

Explain the serial position effect and its relevance to memory.

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Definitions:

Generalisation

The act or process of forming conclusions based on broad patterns, observations, or experiences that apply beyond specific instances.

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that under certain conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that posits individuals define themselves by their group membership and seek to maintain positive self-esteem through their group affiliations.

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

is a theory suggesting that frustration leads to aggressive behavior, as frustration creates an impetus for aggression.