Family members of a patient newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia state that they do not understand what caused the patient's illness.The nurse's response should be predicated on the:

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Compelling evidence exists that schizophrenia is a neurological disorder probably related to neurotransmitter abnormalities,neuroanatomical disruption of brain function,and genetic vulnerability.Stress,family disruption,and developmental influences may contribute to the development or expression of the illness but are not considered to be causes of the illness.

Family Members of a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia