The Parents of a Child Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)consult

question 37

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) consult the nurse,stating they want to have more children but are worried about subsequent children also having the disease.Which information does the nurse provide the parents?

• A) "Each child has a 25% chance of inheriting the disease."
• B) "This disease is rare, so other children should not be affected."
• C) "Unfortunately, there is no way to predict if they will have it."
• D) "You should have genetic testing to see who the carrier is."

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Definitions:

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

Prototype

A typical or standard example of a particular concept or category, often used as a reference point for comparing other items in the same category.

Subconscious

The subconscious is a part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without our direct knowledge.

Nonconscious

Pertaining to processes that occur in the mind without conscious awareness, such as breathing or the beating of the heart.