The client asks the nurse what causes depression. What is the best answer by the nurse?
1. "There are many causes, including genetics, hormone changes, grief, substance abuse, and prescription drugs."
2. "Most people are not really depressed. They are just looking for attention."
3. "The main cause of depression is substance abuse."
4. "Most people who are depressed suffer from seasonal affective disorder."
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Rationale 1: There are many causes of depression, including genetics, hormone changes, grief, substance abuse, and prescription drugs.
Rationale 2:"Most people are not really depressed. They are just looking for attention" is incorrect because many people are depressed.
Rationale 3:"The main cause of depression is substance abuse" is incorrect because while substance abuse can cause depression, it is not the main cause.
Rationale 4:"Most people who are depressed suffer from seasonal affective disorder" is incorrect because this can cause depression, but is not the main cause.
Global Rationale: There are many causes of depression, including genetics, hormone changes, grief, substance abuse, and prescription drugs. "Most people are not really depressed. They are just looking for attention" is incorrect because many people are depressed. "The main cause of depression is substance abuse" is incorrect because while substance abuse can cause depression, it is not the main cause. "Most people who are depressed suffer from seasonal affective disorder" is incorrect because this can cause depression, but is not the main cause.
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