A 25-year-old patient with sickle cell disease is planning to have a family. Which of the following information should be suggested to this patient?
1. adoption
2. infertility
3. contraception
4. genetic counseling
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Rationale: A patient with sickle cell disease has inherited the trait from both parents which means that it can be genetically transmitted to any children. The patient should receive information about genetic counseling. There is no evidence to suggest the patient needs information about infertility. It would be inappropriate for information to be provided about adoption or contraception.
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