The nurse is implementing the teaching technique of behavior ...

[LaDunn]

The nurse is implementing the teaching technique of behavior modification for a cognitively challenged child. Which nursing action should the nurse use when implementing this technique?
 
  A) Giving the child a sticker for sitting still for 10 minutes
  B) Taking away television-watching privileges for running
  C) Giving the child an extra chore to do for talking in class
  D) Not allowing the child to play outside for rude behavior

Question 2

The mother of a child newly diagnosed with muscular dystrophy appears overwhelmed the care the child will need once discharge occurs.
 
  Which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for the nurse to select to help guide this mother's learning needs? A) Health-seeking behaviors related to ways to care for the child at home
  B) Effective coping related to understanding the home care needs of the child
  C) Deficient knowledge related to type and amount of care needed for the child
  D) Anxiety related to perceived amount of material needed to be learned for home care of child

[yasmina]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Learning occurs best with positive reinforcement. Behavior modification is a term used for a system aimed at erasing some form of behavior that interferes with healthy functioning. The basic premise of behavior modification is that a child is rewarded for healthful behavior, whereas unhealthful behavior is ignored or unrewarded. The preferred behavior is praised, and the unacceptable behavior is ignored. Children respond best to behavior modification if they receive a tangible reward such as a sticker for good behavior. Taking away television, giving extra chores, and not permitting outdoor play are negative behaviors and do not support behavior modification.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The mother appears overwhelmed, which would indicate anxiety related to the amount of learning needed to care for the child at home. This is the diagnosis that the nurse should use to guide the mother's learning needs. The mother is not asking questions about the care so health-seeking behavior is not appropriate at this time. The mother appears overwhelmed so effective coping is not appropriate at this time. The nurse has not assessed the mother so deficient knowledge is not appropriate at this time.

[LaDunn]

Excellent

[AngeliqueG]

TYSM