The client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of schizophrenia. The client's mother says to the nurse "This is all so confusing
How did he get this? Did I do something?" What are the best responses of the nurse? (Select all that apply.) 1. "Schizophrenia is linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy.".
2. "Research indicates that schizophrenia is a genetic disorder.".
3. "Research indicates that a very stressful environment causes schizophrenia.".
4. "Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder.".
5. "Schizophrenia is due to too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain.".
2. "Research indicates that schizophrenia is a genetic disorder.".
4. "Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder.".
5. "Schizophrenia is due to too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain.".
Rationale:
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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