Which statement describes the benefits of integrating psychobiology into nursing care?
1. A psychobiologic approach enables the nurse to modify assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and evaluations of clients' response patterns.
2. A psychobiologic approach is not compatible with the nursing process.
3. A psychobiologic approach will provide a theoretical framework from which to practice.
4. A psychobiologic approach is utilized only by physicians.
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Rationale: If the comprehensive nursing assessment, interpretation of the assessment, client teaching, and evaluation of the intervention are based on knowledge of the biologic, cognitive, and behavioral factors that affect the client, the client has a greater opportunity for successful reduction of symptoms. Nurses use a variety of theoretical frameworks and the nursing process to guide care. A psychobiologic approach is compatible with the nursing process. Nurses and physicians practice from a psychobiological perspective using the nursing process.
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