The nurse explains that the probable causes of mood disorders include all of the following except:
1. loss of significant others.
2. learned helplessness.
3. neurotransmitter dysregulation.
4. a traumatic event in childhood.
4
A traumatic event is more likely to cause posttraumatic stress disorder. All the other answers are correct as causes of mood disorders.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1256
OBJ: 5 TOP: Mood Disorders
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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