A Client's Identical Twin Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

question 8

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)"Your chance is the same as that of your nontwin siblings."
• B)"Concordance figures put your risk at between 40% and 45%."
• C)"Your risk is likely lower than that of your nontwin siblings."
• D)"Genetics is not the only determining factor for the development of bipolar disorder."

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