The sibling of a client with schizophrenia states to the nurse: "I understand there is a genetic link to this disorder. Can you tell me anything more about that?" The nurse should respond:
A)
"Recent research indicates schizophrenia is linked mainly to an excess in brain neurotransmitters, not genetics."
B)
"As long as you are not identical twins, the occurrence in siblings is just a coincidence."
C)
"Siblings of people with schizophrenia have a much higher incidence of the having the disease as well."
D)
"You should have gene testing if you are concerned you will develop the disease."
C
Explanation:
A)
The causes of schizophrenia are multifactorial, including imbalances of neurotransmitters, genetic components, structural brain changes, and environmental factors. Siblings having a ninefold increased risk of having the disease. Genetic testing may help identify susceptibility for the disease, but this option does not provide the best answer to the client's question.
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B)
The causes of schizophrenia are multifactorial, including imbalances of neurotransmitters, genetic components, structural brain changes, and environmental factors. Siblings having a ninefold increased risk of having the disease. Genetic testing may help identify susceptibility for the disease, but this option does not provide the best answer to the client's question.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
The causes of schizophrenia are multifactorial, including imbalances of neurotransmitters, genetic components, structural brain changes, and environmental factors. Siblings having a ninefold increased risk of having the disease. Genetic testing may help identify susceptibility for the disease, but this option does not provide the best answer to the client's question.
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Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
The causes of schizophrenia are multifactorial, including imbalances of neurotransmitters, genetic components, structural brain changes, and environmental factors. Siblings having a ninefold increased risk of having the disease. Genetic testing may help identify susceptibility for the disease, but this option does not provide the best answer to the client's question.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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