A depressed client states, I have a chemical imbalance in my ...

[hbsimmons88]

A depressed client states, I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again. Which nursing response is appropriate?
 
  1. Medications only address biological factors. Environmental and interpersonal factors must also be considered.2. Because biological factors are the sole cause of depression, medications will improve your mood.3. Environmental factors have been shown to exert the most influence in the development of depression.4. Researchers have been unable to demonstrate a link between nature (biology and genetics) and nurture (environment).

Question 2

It is never right to take something that doesn't belong to you. According to Sigmund Freud, this statement reflects the predominance of the _______________ structure of the personality.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[Jadwiga9]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The nurse should advise the client that medications address biological factors, but there are other factors that affect mood. The nurse should educate the client on environmental and interpersonal factors that can lead to depression.

Answer to Question 2

superego
Rationale: According to Sigmund Freud, the statement It is never right to take something that doesn't belong to you reflects the predominance of the superego structure of the personality. Freud organized the structure of personality into three major components: the id, the ego, and the superego, which are distinguished by their unique functions and different characteristics. The superego is the perfection principle, in which the values and morals set forth by primary caregivers are internalized.

[hbsimmons88]

Excellent

[bblaney]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it