Operant conditioning will be used to encourage speech in a child ...

[Pineapplelove6]

Operant conditioning will be used to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which
  technique would the nurse include in the treatment plan?
 
  a. Spanking the child for silence
  b. Having the child observe others talking
  c. Giving the child a small candy for speaking
  d. Teaching the child relaxation techniques, then coaxing speech

Question 2

The nurse reports to the interdisciplinary team that an antisocial client lies to other clients, verbally
  abuses a client with Alzheimer's disease, flatters his primary nurse, and is detached and superficial
  during counseling sessions.
 
  The behavior that most clearly warrants limit setting is
  a. lying to other clients.
  b. flattering the nurse.
  c. verbal abuse of another client.
  d. detached superficiality during counseling.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Operant conditioning involves giving positive reinforcement for a desired behavior. Presuming the
child likes candy, candy will reinforce speech. Option A describes an aversive therapy technique.
Option B describes modeling. Option D is an example of systematic desensitization.

Answer to Question 2

C
Limits must be set in areas in which the client's behavior affects the rights of others. Limiting verbal
abuse of another client is a priority intervention. The other concerns should be addressed during
therapeutic encounters.

[Pineapplelove6]

Excellent

[AmberC1996]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it