You notice that another nurse's resident, who is in the room near where you are to see to your resident, is angrily demanding his lunch. You are surprised because he is usually quiet and patient. Which of the following is the best next step?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Addressing the resident directly shows care, checking on lunch meets his immediate need, and notifying the responsible nurse ensures proper follow-up on a potential condition change.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Evidence-based: Treatments whose efficacy has been proven through research using the scientific method.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Faulty Learning: A view that the symptoms of psychological disorders were acquired through the learning of pathological responses, specifically via exposure to aversive stimuli.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Token Economy: A reward system which involves participants receiving tokens for engaging in certain behaviours which at a later time, these tokens can then be exchanged for a variety of reinforcing or desired items, based on operant conditioning.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Side rails can act as restraints and must be used judiciously with appropriate authorization.