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The wife of a client with bipolar disorder, manic phase, states to the nurse, 'He's acting so crazy. What did he do to get this way?' The nurse bases the response on the understanding of which of the following about this disorder?

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Rationale: Bipolar disorder is primarily due to neurotransmitter imbalances, though genetics may contribute.

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