The Parent of a Teen Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Asks, "Why

question 6

Multiple Choice

The parent of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia asks, "Why does schizophrenia usually appear in adolescence?" The nurse's reply would be based on which premise?

• A) Stimulation of neurotransmitters is unstable.
• B) Neuronal system complexity stabilizes.
• C) Dendrite branching becomes complete in adolescence.
• D) Amino acid production increases.

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