After Assessing the Recent Chest X-Rays of a Client, a Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

After assessing the recent chest x-rays of a client, a nurse finds nodules and honeycomb lung patterns. On assessing the client's previous chest x-ray report, the nurse finds diffused "ground glass" markings in the lower lung fields. What condition can the nurse infer from these observations?

• A) Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• B) Thoracic cage deformity
• C) Pleural effusion
• D) Pulmonary embolism

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus to which the response was conditioned.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money becoming valuable through its ability to purchase food or other basic needs.

Salient

Refers to something that stands out prominently or is most noticeable or important.