After a teaching session on taking blood pressures, the nurse tells the patient, "You took that blood pressure like an experienced nurse." Which type of reinforcement did the nurse use?

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Reinforcers come in the form of social acknowledgments (e.g., nods, smiles, words of encouragement), pleasurable activities (e.g., walks or play time), and tangible rewards (e.g., toys or food). The entrusting approach is a teaching approach that provides a patient the opportunity to manage self-care. It is not a type of reinforcement.

After a Teaching Session on Taking Blood Pressures, the Nurse