When the nurse describes a patient's perceived ability to successfully complete a task,which term should the nurse use?

A) Self-efficacy.
B) Motivation.
C) Attentional set.
D) Active participation.

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When the nurse describes a patient's perceived ability to successfully complete a task,which term should the nurse use?A) Self-efficacy.B) Motivation.C) Attentional set.D) Active participation.

Nichole Golden · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Self-efficacy,a concept included in social learning theory,refers to a person's perceived ability to successfully complete a task.Motivation is a force that acts on or within a person (e.g. ,an idea,an emotion,a physical need)to cause the person to behave in a particular way.An attentional set is the mental state that allows the learner to focus on and comprehend a learning activity.Learning occurs when the patient is actively involved in the educational session.

When the nurse describes a patient's perceived ability to successfully complete a task,which term should the nurse use?

A) Self-efficacy.
B) Motivation.
C) Attentional set.
D) Active participation.

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