A Patient Who Is Planning to Become Pregnant Asks the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient who is planning to become pregnant asks the nurse to explain if genetics can influence the transmission of mental illness. How might the nurse respond?

• A) Genetics have no influence on mental illness.
• B) Genes are only involved in organic mental disorders.
• C) Genes may influence many aspects of mental health disorders.
• D) Environmental influences are completely responsible for mental illness.

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