The Nurse Working on a Pediatric Unit Is Caring for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse working on a pediatric unit is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma.Which assessment data indicates exhaustion and the need for immediate intervention?

• A) Slightly diminished breath sounds
• B) Decreased wheezing
• C) Increased crackles
• D) Increased respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

This refers to the specific actions or reactions that an individual or organization aims to elicit from another party.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities such as food, drink, and pleasure, which do not require learning to become effective in shaping behavior.

Contingent Reinforcement

A method where the provision of rewards or consequences is directly dependent on the display of specific behaviors.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being presented after that response or behavior.