The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital for the Treatment

question 6

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of schizophrenia.The patient's mother says to the nurse,"This is all so confusing.How did he get this? Did I do something?" What is (are) the best response(s) of the nurse? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder."
• B)"Schizophrenia is linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy."
• C)"Research indicates that a very stressful environment causes schizophrenia."
• D)"Research indicates that schizophrenia is a genetic disorder."
• E)"Schizophrenia is due to too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain."

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

Neurological Impairment

A reduction in the functional ability of the nervous system, which may affect cognitive functions, motor skills, or sensory perceptions.

Identity Formation

The development of a distinct personality or self-concept, often occurring during adolescence.

Generational Forgetting

The phenomenon where historical knowledge, experiences, or skills are not fully passed down from one generation to the next.