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Starlight · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Operant conditioning is part of the treatment plan to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which technique applies?

a. Encourage the child to observe others talking.
b. Include the child in small group activities.
c. Give the child a small treat for speaking.
d. Teach the child relaxation techniques.

Question 2

A nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to plan care for a patient with mental illness. Which problem will receive priority? The patient:

a. refuses to eat or bathe.
b. reports feelings of alienation from family.
c. is reluctant to participate in unit social activities.
d. is unaware of medication action and side effects.

srodz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Operant conditioning involves giving positive reinforcement for a desired behavior. Treats are rewards and reinforce speech through positive reinforcement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The need for food and hygiene are physiological and therefore take priority over psychological or meta-needs in care planning.