A Client Who Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Asks

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks the nurse what causes depression.Which of these is the 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 cause by ineffective parenting.
• D) Depression is caused by intrapersonal conflict between the id and the ego.

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Definitions:

Recording Process

The systematic method of documenting business transactions in the accounting records in a chronological order.

Journal

A detailed record where all financial transactions of a business are initially recorded before being transferred to accounts in the general ledger.

Ledger

A comprehensive collection of all the accounts of a business, where transactions are recorded in a structured and detailed manner.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, usually resulting in a net profit or loss.