The nurse is reviewing the importance of maternal health with a woman who is three months pregnant. Which neurotransmitter will the nurse discuss with the client?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C) Dopamine
D) Oxytocin
D) Oxytocin
Explanation: A) While acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and dopamine may be important to discuss depending on the subjective needs of the client, oxytocin is the most relevant neurotransmitter to the client who is three months pregnant.
B) While acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and dopamine may be important to discuss depending on the subjective needs of the client, oxytocin is the most relevant neurotransmitter to the client who is three months pregnant.
C) While acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and dopamine may be important to discuss depending on the subjective needs of the client, oxytocin is the most relevant neurotransmitter to the client who is three months pregnant.
D) Oxytocin is a neuropeptide synthesized in the hypothalamus. Linked to social engagement, plasma oxytocin levels are lower in individuals with severe depression, and this can negatively affect a mother's ability to engage with her baby. While acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and dopamine may be important to discuss depending on the subjective needs of the client, oxytocin is the most relevant neurotransmitter to the client who is three months pregnant.
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