A Couple Wishes to Know the Chances of Passing on an X-Linked

question 43

Multiple Choice

A couple wishes to know the chances of passing on an X-linked dominant heritable disorder to their four sons.The father's family has the disorder.The sons appear healthy,but the couple wants to be prepared for possible future events related to the disease.What information does the nurse give them?

• A) "All of them will be affected."
• B) "Half of them will be affected."
• C) "None of your sons will be affected."
• D) "One of the four will be affected."

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Definitions:

Taijin Kyofusho

A Japanese culture-bound syndrome characterized by intense fear that one's body, body parts, or functions displeases, embarrasses, or is offensive to others.

Ataque De Nervios

A culturally specific syndrome predominantly seen in Latin American populations, characterized by symptoms of intense emotional upset, including crying, trembling, and sensations of heat rising in the chest and head.

Biological Component

The aspect of an individual or process that is determined by biological factors, such as genes, brain function, and other physiological characteristics.

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