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The nurse is caring for a 14 month-old just diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The parents state this is the first child in either family with this disease, and ask about the risk to future children. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
1 in 4 risk for each child to have the disease. Cystic fibrosis is autosomal recessive, with a 25% chance of the disease per pregnancy if both parents are carriers.