A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic migraine headaches.
The client asks if they had a cerebral aneurysm, which of the following responses should the nurse use?

Choice A rationale
Serotonin is indeed an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It helps regulate mood, appetite, and sleep among other things. However, its role in the nervous system is complex and it can also have excitatory effects depending on the specific receptors and neural pathways involved.
Choice B rationale
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. It works by decreasing neuronal excitability, which helps to regulate muscle tone, among other functions.
Choice C rationale
Acetylcholine is primarily an excitatory neurotransmitter, although it can have inhibitory effects in certain parts of the nervous system. It plays a key role in muscle activation, learning, and memory.
Choice D rationale
Dopamine can act as both an inhibitory and an excitatory neurotransmitter, depending on the type of receptor it binds to and the specific neural pathway involved. It plays key roles in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Choice A rationale
Patients with poorly controlled diabetes, such as those experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), are at an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. High blood sugar levels can damage peripheral nerves over time.
Choice B rationale
Sleep apnea is not typically associated with an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy.
Choice C rationale
While hypertension can lead to a variety of health complications, it is not typically associated with an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy.
Choice D rationale
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect the nervous system, including the peripheral nerves, leading to peripheral neuropathy.
Choice E rationale

Untreated tuberculosis is not typically associated with an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy.
Choice F rationale
Chronic alcohol use can lead to nutritional deficiencies, particularly of the B vitamins, which are essential for nerve health. This can result in peripheral neuropathy.