A Person Has a History of a Genetic Disorder and Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A person has a history of a genetic disorder and is concerned that this same disorder will be passed to his children. What information should the nurse provide to this person?

• A)The best possible plan is to avoid having children.
• B)The majority of genetic disorders are passed to future children.
• C)If the genetic disorder is a disorder of metabolism, it will most likely not be passed on to any children.
• D)The children will inherit the disorder only if the disorder is on the sex chromosomes.