ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
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A nurse in an outpatient facility is teaching a client about the development of mental illness. Which of the following statements by the nurse describes the role of a vulnerability gene?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: It is a gene variant that increases the risk for development of a specific mental illness. Vulnerability genes are genetic variations that predispose individuals to the development of certain mental illnesses. This statement accurately reflects the role of vulnerability genes in increasing the likelihood of developing mental illness.
Choice B is incorrect because vulnerability genes do not relate to an individual's resilience to stress but rather to their susceptibility to mental illness.
Choice C is incorrect as vulnerability genes do not directly cause the development of mental illness but rather increase the risk.
Choice D is incorrect because vulnerability genes do not determine an individual's likelihood of recovery but rather their susceptibility to the illness itself.
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