Parents of a Newborn Infant Are Concerned That Their Baby

question 11

Multiple Choice

Parents of a newborn infant are concerned that their baby may have sickle cell disease. The nurse reviews the medical record and finds that both parents have the sickle cell trait. Which is the best response for the nurse to give the parents?

• A)"Since neither of you actually has sickle cell disease, your baby is not at risk."
• B)"Your baby has the disease, as you both carry the trait."
• C)"We are required to test all babies for sickle cell disease."
• D)"Have you talked to a genetic counselor about your concerns?"

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