When planning care for a client with the biobehavioral approach ...

[Mr3Hunna]

When planning care for a client with the biobehavioral approach to treatment, the underlying belief used by caregivers is that behavior
 
  1. can be changed.
  2. is conscious.
  3. is tolerated.
  4. is due to a physical or chemical abnormality.

Question 2

An 80-year-old with arthritis has difficulty walking. The patient tells the nurse, It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people.. Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here..
  b. It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it..
  c. Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good..
  d. You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert..

[briseldagonzales]

Answer to Question 1

4
Principle of psychobehavioral theories

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse uses empathetic understanding to permit the patient to express frustration and clarify her struggle for the nurse. The other options block communication.

[Mr3Hunna]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ricroger]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it