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Title: A client's identical twin has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The client says, "I know this ...
Post by: smhbyc on Dec 13, 2021
A client's identical twin has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The client says, "I know this problem runs in families. What are the chances I will also develop it?" What is the nurse's best response?

▸ "Your chance is the same as that of your nontwin siblings."

▸ "Concordance figures put your risk at between 40% and 45%."

▸ "Your risk is likely lower than that of your nontwin siblings."

▸ "Genetics is not the only determining factor for the development of bipolar disorder."


Title: A client's identical twin has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The client says, "I know this ...
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