The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic transmission of bipolar disorders. Select the nurse's best response.

A) "A high proportion of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorders are found among creative writers."
B) "A higher rate of relatives diagnosed with bipolar disorder is found among patients with bipolar disorder."
C) "Patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder have higher rates of relatives who respond in an exaggerated way to daily stresses."
D) "More individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder come from high socioeconomic and educational backgrounds."

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Kelly Nguyen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  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 of bipolar disorder.

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