Which biopsychosocial theory would most support the development ...

[karlynnae]

Which biopsychosocial theory would most support the development of depression in a client who went to live with his father at 3 months of age when his mother was sentenced to jail for 15 years?
 
  1. Object loss theory
  2. Gender theory
  3. Genetic theory
  4. Cognitive theory

Question 2

A client describes being sad since his wife died three weeks ago. When he describes the memorial service, funeral, and his plans for the future, the nurse assesses this as: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. A crisis.
  2. Bereavement.
  3. Delayed grief.
  4. Normal grief.
  5. Dysfunctional grieving.

[anoriega3]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Object loss theory is correct because it addresses the separation of an infant from the primary caregiver during the first six months of life. Genetic theory deals with heredity; there is no information to indicate that the depression was inherited. Cognitive theory believes depression is based on distorted cognition. There is no information given to support this theory. Gender theory states that men are not as prone to depression as womenthe client is male.

Answer to Question 2

2,4,5
Rationale: Normal grief is a multidimensional response to loss. Although he is sad, the client has started to move on in his life by making plans for the future. In bereavement, this client is sad in response to the death of his wife. He is not mentally ill. When a client has resolved his grieving to the point of making plans for the future, it is not dysfunctional grieving. In delayed grief, the client would avoid his feelings. The client's response is not one of crisis. The client is able to plan and move his life forward.