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 might be related to a deficiency of:
1. acetylcholine.
2. epinephrine.
3. serotonin.
4. histamine.
Answer: 3
1. Acetylcholine is decreased in Alzheimer and Parkinson disease.
2. Epinephrine does not influence affect.
3. Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are often decreased in depression.
4. Histamine is released in response to an irritant.
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a. research hypothesis. b. research objectives. c. study feasibility. d. study purpose.
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