A nurse on a medical unit overhears a discussion about the ...

[jake]

A nurse on a medical unit overhears a discussion about the failure of psychobiologic interventions for clients with mental disorders. Which statement could be made to counteract that supposition?
 
  1. There is a current moratorium on development of new drugs to correct biochemical imbalances in the brain.
  2. Contemporary research findings indicate that the field of psychobiology and effective interventions is growing rapidly.
  3. There are subjective reports that exposure to bright light and white noise provides effective treatment for mental disorders.
  4. Restriction of nutrients and non-nutrients is no longer believed to affect behavior.

Question 2

A nurse making rounds hears sounds coming from an adolescent's room. When checking on the client, the nurse hears noises coming from the bathroom, and suspects that the client is masturbating.
 
  Which are the most appropriate actions in this situation? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Wait until the client comes out of the bathroom.
  2. Pretend she did not hear anything.
  3. Discuss the inappropriate behavior.
  4. Examine his/her personal feelings about what might be happening.
  5. Knock on the door before entering the bathroom.

[InfiniteSteez]

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: There are major breakthroughs in psychobiologic knowledge of the brain, the mind, the spirit, and behavior. Research has generated new understanding of how genetics, immunology, biorhythms, brain structure, and brain biochemistry influence mental disorders. New drugs are being tested and prescribed and psychobiologic interventions such as exposure to bright light and white noise have been shown to affect behavior. Psychobiologic interventions have become commonplace.

Answer to Question 2

4,5
Rationale: Wait until the client comes out of the bathroom. Waiting for the client to come out of the bathroom is not necessary; the nurse needs to verify the client's well-being.