The Parents of a Child Suffering from Depression Ask the Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children.Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)The causes of major depression are unknown.
• B)Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children.
• C)Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed.
• D)The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.

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Definitions:

Decisions

The process of making choices or judgments among two or more alternatives, often considering various factors or outcomes.

Nonfatal

Describing an event, typically an injury or illness, that does not result in death.

Self-inflicted Injuries

The act of deliberately harming one's own body without the intention of suicide, often as a coping mechanism or to express distress.

Suicide Attempts

Instances where an individual tries to take their own life but does not result in death.