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A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low-dose heparin injections.
Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the client's motivation to learn?
A. The client's belief that his needs will be met through education.
According to self-efficacy theory, learning develops from multiple sources, including perceptions of one’s past performance, vicarious experiences, performance feedback, affective/physiological states, and social influences.
B. The nurse explains the need for education to the client.
Choice B is wrong because simply explaining the need for education to the client may not necessarily increase their motivation to learn.
C. The client seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan.
Choice C is wrong because seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan may not necessarily increase the client’s motivation to learn.
D. The nurse's empathy about the client having to self-inject.
Choice D is wrong because the nurse’s empathy about the client having to self-inject may not necessarily increase their motivation to learn.
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Full Explanation
According to self-efficacy theory, learning develops from multiple sources, including perceptions of one’s past performance, vicarious experiences, performance feedback, affective/physiological states, and social influences.
Choice B is wrong because simply explaining the need for education to the client may not necessarily increase their motivation to learn.
Choice C is wrong because seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan may not necessarily increase the client’s motivation to learn.
Choice D is wrong because the nurse’s empathy about the client having to self-inject may not necessarily increase their motivation to learn.
Similar Questions
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client following a right mastectomy.
Which of the following veins should the nurse select when initiating IV therapy?
A. The cephalic vein on the back of the right hand.
Choice A is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
B. The cephalic vein in the left distal forearm.
It is recommended that IVs are placed in the arm on the opposite side of your surgery, if possible.
C. The basilic vein in the right antecubital fossa.
Choice C is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
D. The radial vein on the left wrist.
Choice D is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on a vein that is not commonly used for IV therapy.
Full Explanation
It is recommended that IVs are placed in the arm on the opposite side of your surgery, if possible.
Choice A is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
Choice C is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
Choice D is wrong because it involves placing the IV catheter on a vein that is not commonly used for IV therapy.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
A. Remove the stopcocks from IV tubing.
Choice A is wrong because removing the stopcocks from IV tubing does not address the issue of latex allergy.
B. Cleanse the stoppers with povidone-iodine before withdrawing the medication.
Choice B is wrong because cleansing the stoppers with povidone-iodine before withdrawing medication does not address the issue of latex allergy.
C. Ensure the gloves in the surgical suite are powdered gloves.
Choice C is wrong because powdered gloves can contain latex and should be avoided for patients with a latex allergy.
D. Schedule the client as the first surgical procedure of the day.
Schedule the client as the first surgical procedure of the day. When scheduling a surgical procedure for a patient with a latex allergy, it is recommended to schedule them as the first case of the day.
Full Explanation
Schedule the client as the first surgical procedure of the day.
When scheduling a surgical procedure for a patient with a latex allergy, it is recommended to schedule them as the first case of the day.
Choice A is wrong because removing the stopcocks from IV tubing does not address the issue of latex allergy.
Choice B is wrong because cleansing the stoppers with povidone-iodine before withdrawing medication does not address the issue of latex allergy.
Choice C is wrong because powdered gloves can contain latex and should be avoided for patients with a latex allergy.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. While the nurse is witnessing the client's signature, the client states, "I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what is meant by resecting my intestines."
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide brochures about the procedure.
Choice A is wrong because providing brochures about the procedure may not be sufficient to address the client’s confusion or lack of understanding.
B. Complete an incident report.
Choice B is wrong because completing an incident report is not an appropriate action in this situation.
C. Notify the provider.
If a client expresses confusion or lack of understanding about a medical procedure, the nurse should notify the provider so that they can clarify any misunderstandings and ensure that the client is fully informed before giving their consent.
D. Describe the surgery to the client.
Choice D is wrong because it is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that the client fully understands the procedure and gives informed consent.
Full Explanation
If a client expresses confusion or lack of understanding about a medical procedure, the nurse should notify the provider so that they can clarify any misunderstandings and ensure that the client is fully informed before giving their consent.
Choice A is wrong because providing brochures about the procedure may not be sufficient to address the client’s confusion or lack of understanding.
Choice B is wrong because completing an incident report is not an appropriate action in this situation.
Choice D is wrong because it is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that the client fully understands the procedure and gives informed consent.