An Autosomal Dominant Trait Is Discovered by a Nurse Constructing

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Multiple Choice

An autosomal dominant trait is discovered by a nurse constructing a client pedigree.The trait has not appeared in two generations but was strongly evident three generations ago.What advice should the nurse provide for the client?

• A)"Your family should be genetically tested for this trait."
• B)"The men in your family should be genetically tested for this trait."
• C)"This trait existed in your past,but will not be transmitted now."
• D)"Your children have a 25% risk of inheriting this trait."

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