At the End of a Shift,a Nurse Documents the Effectiveness

question 13

Multiple Choice

At the end of a shift,a nurse documents the effectiveness of parent teaching concerning the transmission of hemophilia.Which of the following statements by the mother would best indicate an accurate parental perception?

• A) "Hemophilia is a genetic disorder and I am a carrier, although I do not have the disease."
• B) "My son developed hemophilia because I had measles while I was pregnant."
• C) "Since my husband isn't affected by the disease, our daughter will not be a carrier."
• D) "I know it is not necessary to have my two daughters tested for the disease."

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