The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic transmission of bipolar disorders. Which response should the nurse provide?
a. "A high proportion of patients with bipolar disorders are found among creative writers."
b. "A higher rate of relatives with bipolar disorder is found among patients with bipolar disorder."
c. "Patients with bipolar disorder have higher rates of relatives who respond in an exaggerated way to daily stress."
d. "More individuals with bipolar disorder come from high socioeconomic and educational backgrounds."
ANS: B
Evidence of genetic transmission is supported when twins or relatives of patients with a particular disorder also show an incidence of the disorder that is higher than the incidence in the general public. The incorrect options do not support the theory of genetic transmission and other factors involved in the etiology of bipolar disorder.
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