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

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Three types of reinforcers are social,material,and activity.When a nurse works with a patient,most reinforcers are social and are used to acknowledge a learned behavior (e.g.,smiles,compliments,words of encouragement).Examples of material reinforcers include food,toys,and music.Activity reinforcers rely on the principle that a person is motivated to engage in an activity if he or she has the opportunity to engage in a more desirable activity after completion of the task.The entrusting approach is a teaching approach that provides the patient the opportunity to manage self-care.It is not a type of reinforcement.

After a Teaching Session on Taking Blood Pressures,the Nurse Tells