With Regard to the Estimation and Interpretation of the Recurrence

question 9

Multiple Choice

With regard to the estimation and interpretation of the recurrence of risks for genetic disorders,what should nurses be aware of?

• A) With a dominant disorder,the likelihood of the second child also having the condition is 100%.
• B) An autosomal recessive disease carries a one in eight risk of the second child also having the disorder.
• C) Disorders involving maternal ingestion of drugs carry a one in four chance of being repeated in the second child.
• D) The risk factor remains the same no matter how many affected children are already in the family.

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