A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which nursing response is appropriate?
1. "Medications only address biological factors. Environmental and interpersonal factors must also be considered."2. "Because biological factors are the sole cause of depression, medications will improve your mood."3. "Environmental factors have been shown to exert the most influence in the development of depression."4. "Researchers have been unable to demonstrate a link between nature (biology and genetics) and nurture (environment)."
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Rationale: The nurse should advise the client that medications address biological factors, but there are other factors that affect mood. The nurse should educate the client on environmental and interpersonal factors that can lead to depression.
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