A nurse counsels a couple who have concerns about a sex-linked disorder. Both parents are carriers of the disorder. They ask the nurse how this disorder will affect any children they may have. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "If you have a daughter, she will not be affected."
B. "If you have a son, he will not be affected."
C. "There is a 25% chance that a daughter will have the disorder."
D. "There is a 50% chance that a son will be a carrier."
D
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