A couple tells a nurse that they are concerned about having children because there is bipolar disorder in first-degree relatives of each of them. What advice should the nurse give?
a. "Do not have children.".
b. "Seek genetic counseling.".
c. "Do as your conscience dictates.".
d. "Bipolar disorder is not hereditary.".
B
Current evidence suggests that there is a significant genetic role in the cause of recurrent depression and bipolar disorder. A genetic counselor is well prepared to discuss the concerns of these individuals.
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A) a prefix and a suffix. B) a prefix and a root word. C) two root words. D) root word and a combining form.