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khang · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An adult woman with a diagnosis of major depression has found that few of her peers and family members accurately understand the etiology of her health problem. Which of the following statements best describes the etiology of mental illnesses?

A) Despite advances in neuroscience, the etiology of mental illnesses is largely unknown.
B) Mental illnesses are the result of impaired coping skills and personality deficits.
C) Each specific mental illness is linked to a particular gene defect.
D) Mental illnesses result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Question 2

What is the main tool at the nurse's disposal in treating clients with mental disorders?

A) Psychotropic medications
B) The therapeutic use of self
C) Self-help groups
D) Family education and therapy

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The roots of mental illness are a combination of biologic and environmental factors; however, it is inaccurate to think that any one gene is responsible for any mental disorder. Coping skills and personality affect the onset and course of mental illnesses but these factors are not solely, or even primarily, responsible for their etiology.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Through the therapeutic use of self, via therapeutic relationships and communication, nurses help people adapt, change, and grow. Medications and education will influence and enhance growth, but the therapeutic use of self is the nurse's primary tool. Self-help groups do not involve health care professionals.