A Client Who Is Diagnosed with MDD Asks the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client who is diagnosed with MDD asks the nurse what causes depression.Which is the nurse's most accurate response?

• A)"Depression is caused by a deficiency in neurotransmitters,including serotonin and norepinephrine."
• B)"The exact cause of depressive disorders is unknown.A number of things,including genetic,biochemical,and environmental influences,likely play a role."
• C)"Depression is a learned state of helplessness caused by ineffective parenting."
• D)"Depression is caused by intrapersonal conflict between the id and the ego."

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