The nurse is explaining to a family member about the causes of the client's symptoms of schizophrenia. The family member is concerned that the family caused the disease in the client. The nurse should teach the family member that:
1. the family is probably the cause of the disease.
2. there are no causes for schizophrenia.
3. the client might be experiencing an alteration of neurotransmitters.
4. the client's neurotransmitter levels are probably normal.
Answer: 3
1. The nurse needs to learn if any other family members have the disorder before stating that the family probably caused the disease.
2. Schizophrenia has many causes, many of them physical alterations.
3. A large number of individuals with schizophrenia experience an alteration of the neurotransmitters in the brain, which affects their behavior and responses to life.
4. Most clients with schizophrenia do not have normal neurotransmitter levels.
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