When the wife of a client with schizophrenia asks which ...

[stephzh]

When the wife of a client with schizophrenia asks which neurotransmitter is implicated in the
  development of schizophrenia, the nurse should state The current thinking is that the thought
  disturbances are related to
 
  a. excess dopamine..
  b. serotonin deficiency..
  c. histamine decrease..
  d. increased ?-aminobutyric acid GABA..

Question 2

A client who became severely depressed after losing her job tells the nurse that she is not worth the
  time the nurse spends with her. The client often mentions that she is the worst person in the world..
 
  On the basis of these data, the nursing diagnosis that should be considered for this client is
  a. powerlessness.
  b. defensive coping.
  c. situational low self-esteem.
  d. disturbed personal identity.

[Bigfoot1984]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dopamine plays a role in integration of thoughts and emotions, and excess dopamine is implicated in
the thought disturbances of schizophrenia. Option B: Serotonin deficiency is implicated in some
forms of depression. Option C: Histamine decrease is associated with depression. Option D:
Increased GABA is associated with anxiety reduction.

Answer to Question 2

C
The client's statements express feelings of worthlessness and most clearly relate to the nursing
diagnosis of situational low self-esteem. Insufficient information exists to lead to other diagnoses.

[stephzh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[smrtceo]

Excellent