Several Nurses Are Discussing Whether or Not There Is a Single

question 4

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are discussing whether or not there is a single universally accepted hypothesis that provides an explanation about the pathophysiology and etiology of depression. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

• A) "Cerebral structure is responsible for depression."
• B) "We know that heredity is the single cause of depression."
• C) "Because all patients respond the same to SSRIs, we have a thorough understanding of the neurochemistry of depression."
• D) "There is no unified hypothesis regarding pathophysiology and etiology of depression, in part because patients demonstrate individualized responses to treatments."

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