A nurse considers the effects of biology and environment, or nature and nurture, on the development of mental illness when providing care for clients with mental illness. Which nursing model/theory is being applied?
A) Community mental health model
B) Holistic model
C) Systems theory
D) Diathesis-stress model

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diathesis-stress model is the correct answer because it specifically addresses how the interaction between biological predispositions (diathesis) and environmental stressors can lead to the development of mental illnesses. This model considers both the genetic or biological factors (nature) and the environmental, life experiences (nurture) in understanding mental health conditions.

A Nurse Considers the Effects of Biology and Environment, or Nature