A nursing student on a psychiatric unit questions how circadian rhythms and psychopathology are related. What is the most appropriate response by an experienced nurse?
A) "Circadian rhythms have little effect on and are affected little by psychopathology."
B) "External manipulation of the light–dark cycle has little effect on mood disorders."
C) "Because biological rhythms are genetically determined and unchangeable, it is of little value to study its effects on psychopathology."
D) "The common finding of sleep disturbance in depression suggests circadian rhythms may be affected by or are affecting psychopathology."
D
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