Which type of reinforcement is used when the nurse gives a sticker to a pediatric patient every time the incentive spirometer is used?

A. Demonstrating how to perform active range of motion relates to psychomotor learning, which involves physical skills rather than cognitive understanding.
B. Expressing satisfaction with sharing feelings is more related to the affective domain (emotions, values, or attitudes), not cognitive learning.
C. Verbalizing decreased desire to commit self-harm is related to psychosocial or emotional learning, not cognitive knowledge.
D. Describing three symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis is a clear example of cognitive learning, where the patient demonstrates the ability to recall and explain specific information.

A. Telling involves providing information to the patient in a one-way manner without significant interaction or involvement from the patient in performing the task.
B. Reinforcing is when the nurse encourages or praises the patient for performing the task correctly, but this does not involve active participation in the task itself.
C. Participating is the correct answer. This approach involves the nurse and patient working together. The nurse provides guidance while the patient is actively performing the task, fostering skill development and confidence.
D. Entrusting involves allowing the patient to take responsibility for their care and making decisions independently, typically after initial guidance. This does not match the scenario where the nurse is still guiding the patient.