The nurse understands that neurotransmitters have a direct relationship to many mental health disorders and explains to a family member that the client's depression may be related to a deficiency of:
A)
serotonin.
B)
epinephrine.
C)
acetylcholine.
D)
histamine.
A
Explanation:
A)
Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are often decreased in depression.
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B)
Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are often decreased in depression.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are often decreased in depression.
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D)
Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are often decreased in depression.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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