A Client Tells the Nurse That She Has to Swallow

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client tells the nurse that she has to swallow to improve her hearing. The nurse realizes that this action:

• A) causes the tympanic membrane to vibrate.
• B) makes the hammer vibrate.
• C) stabilizes equilibrium.
• D) equalizes pressure.

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Definitions:

Autonomy Support

The encouragement of self-initiative and independence in individuals by offering them choices and understanding their perspectives.

Basic Psychological Needs

Fundamental requirements for psychological well-being and growth, typically encompassing autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Motivation

The psychological forces that determine the direction of a person's behavior in an organization, their level of effort, and their level of persistence.

Autonomy Support

An approach where supervisors create an environment that emphasizes choice, volition, and self-initiation, seen as critical for fostering intrinsic motivation.