A minority client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been unable to resume a career as a teacher because of illness. The client tells the nurse that the illness is a punishment for not living a spiritually pure life prior to the diagnosis
In what way should the nurse respond? A) In a way that respects the client's culture but offers information about the etiology of bipolar disorder
B) In a way that indicates the client's view is accurate
C) In a way that makes clear that bipolar disorder doesn't occur as a result of a punishment
D) In a way that indicates the client's views is incorrect
A
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