The family history of a client recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder reveals several ancestors with the same diagnosis.What additional information should the nurse look for in this pedigree?
A) How many of the affected ancestors were also alcoholics?
B) Were there unaffected relatives who had elevated mood levels?
C) How many of the affected relatives had children?
D) Did any unaffected relatives have other psychosocial dysfunction?
E) How many of the unaffected female relatives held jobs outside the home?
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