When Discussing Inheritance with Parents of a Child with a Genetic

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Multiple Choice

When discussing inheritance with parents of a child with a genetic disorder, which statement by the parents indicates they understand inheritance risk?

• A) "This child has a genetic disorder, so future children will not have it."
• B) "Each pregnancy carries the same percent risk of inheritance."
• C) "I cannot have any more children, because they will all have the disorder."
• D) "There is a good chance future children will be normal."

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