An adolescent client is admitted to the hospital for the treatment of schizophrenia. The client's mother is confused and wants to know what she did to cause this to occur. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply
A) "Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder."
B) "Research indicates that schizophrenia is a genetic disorder."
C) "Research indicates that a very stressful environment causes schizophrenia."
D) "Schizophrenia is due to too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain."
E) "Schizophrenia is linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy."
Answer: A, B, D
Theories explaining the cause of schizophrenia include a genetic component, imbalances in neurotransmitters in specific areas of the brain, and overactive dopaminergic pathways in the basal nuclei. There is no evidence to support a link between schizophrenia and alcohol consumption during pregnancy. A stressful environment will exacerbate the symptoms of schizophrenia but does not cause the illness.
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