The nurse is instructing a client on self-administration of a subcutaneous injection.The nurse is using which theoretical construct of learning?
A)Thorndike's behaviorism
B)Skinner's positive reinforcement
C)Pavlov's conditioning response
D)Bandura's imitation

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Bandura's theory of social learning emphasizes the importance of observation and imitation of behaviors modeled by others. In this case, the nurse is instructing the client on how to self-administer an injection, which involves the client observing the nurse's behavior and then imitating it. Therefore, this scenario aligns with Bandura's theory.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on Self-Administration of a Subcutaneous