When applying the biopsychosocial model to client care, a nurse integrates the psychological domain when involved with which of the following?
A) Behavior therapy
B) Family support
C) Nutritional therapy
D) Sleep hygiene measures
Ans: A
Cognitive approaches, behavior therapy, and client education are all based on the use of theories from the psychological domain. Family support involves the social domain. Nutritional therapy and sleep hygiene measures address the biologic domain.
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