A Couple Who Recently Married and Want to Have Children

question 43

Multiple Choice

A couple who recently married and want to have children ask the nurse what the chances are that their children will inherit thalassemia from them,as they both are carriers.What information from the nurse is most accurate?

• A) All of your children will inherit it.
• B) Each child has a 25% chance of inheriting it.
• C) None of your children will inherit it.
• D) Only the boys will inherit it.

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Definitions:

Stingy

Reluctant to spend or give; showing a lack of generosity.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme sensitivity to rejection, social inhibition, and feelings of inadequacy.

Dysfunctional Beliefs

Negative and incorrect beliefs that are rigid, extreme, and not based on reality, often contributing to psychological distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.