The Nurse Is Concerned That an Older Client Is Demonstrating

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that an older client is demonstrating new signs of depression.What should the nurse focus on first when assessing the possible reason for this health problem?

• A) Medications
• B) Financial status
• C) Family situation
• D) Living arrangement

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

The procedure of learning through establishing connections between a stimulus from the surroundings and one that occurs naturally.

Secondary Reinforcers

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcers.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism where the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.