A nursing student is doing a research paper on how to improve psychiatric nursing outcomes for serious mental illness. Which types of research would be most useful? Select all that apply
1. Nursing
2. Psychosocial
3. Educational
4. Economic
5. Neurobiological
Answer: 1, 2, 5
Explanation: Nursing research can provide information on specific nursing interventions that are most effective. Psychosocial research can provide information on factors that are important in diagnosis and treatment. Educational and historical research may provide important background information but are not necessarily relevant to psychiatric treatment outcomes. Neurobiological research provides important information on both causality and treatment options.
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