Psychotic Disorders no. 4091

Psychotic Disorders no. 4091

QUESTION: The etiology of schizophrenia is best described by:

✘O a.) genetics due to a faulty dopamine receptor.
✘O b.) environmental factors and poor parenting.
✘O c.) structural and neurobiological factors.
✓O d.) a combination of biological, psychologic, and environmental factors.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: A reliable genetic marker hasn't been determined for schizophrenia. However, studies of twins and adopted siblings have strongly implicated a genetic predisposition. Since the mid-19th century, excessive dopamine activity in the brain has also been suggested as a causal factor. Communication and the family system have been studied as contributing factors in the development of schizophrenia. Therefore, a combination of biological, psychologic, and environmental factors is thought to cause schizophrenia.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension