A nurse has explained some of the biologic theories of causation to a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and his family. The nurse determines that the client and family have understood the instructions when they state which of the follo
A) "The disorder may be caused by increased serotonin activity."
B) "The disorder is caused by decreased dopamine activity in my brain."
C) "A frontal lobe dysfunction may be causing this condition."
D) "A decrease in hormonal substances increases the risk for this illness."
Ans: C
Associated brain dysfunction occurs in the limbic system or frontal lobe and increases impulsive behaviors, parasuicidal behaviors, and mood disturbances. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, as well as hormones, have not been implicated in the cause.
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