A client has sickle cell trait. What is the next step for evaluating the risk of the fetus inheriting this disease?
a. Take an ultrasound.
b. Take an amniocentesis.
c. Determine the sickle cell status of the baby's father.
d. Obtain a pedigree of the family for inherited disorders.
C
Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder requiring both parents to contribute to the outcome. An ultrasound will not diagnose sickle cell disease in the fetus. Amniocentesis is an invasive procedure, but it is not appropriate for diagnosing sickle cell disease.
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