A Patient Asks a Nurse, "What Are Neurotransmitters? My Doctor

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient asks a nurse, "What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says mine are out of balance." The best reply would be:

• A) "You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis."
• B) "Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells."
• C) "It is a high-level concept to explain. You should ask the doctor to tell you more."
• D) "Neurotransmitters are substances we eat daily that influence memory and mood."

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Definitions:

Identifying Advantages

The process of recognizing or discovering favorable factors, benefits, or conditions that give an individual or organization a competitive edge.

Disadvantages

Drawbacks or obstacles that reduce effectiveness or hinder progress.

Organizational Structure

The system of rules, roles, and responsibilities within an organization that outlines how activities are directed in order to achieve the organization's goals.

Investigational

Pertaining to the process of conducting systematic inquiry or investigation to discover or examine facts.