The Nurse Can Assist with Reducing Anxiety When Preparing a Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse can assist with reducing anxiety when preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination by:

• A) explaining the costs of the examination.
• B) demonstrating use of equipment.
• C) answering questions for clarification.
• D) filling out required paperwork.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A training method where a response initially triggered by a second signal is eventually triggered by the first signal alone, due to the consistent pairing of two signals.

Observational Learning

A process of learning that occurs through watching the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, as famously proposed by Albert Bandura.

Behavior Therapies

Therapeutic approaches aimed at identifying and changing potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors, often through conditioning and learning techniques.

Parental Conflict

Disagreements and disputes between parents or guardians, which can significantly impact the family dynamics and child development.