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Starlight

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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.


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srodz

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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.


Starlight

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ryansturges

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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