The nurse is talking with a newly married couple who are asking questions about genetic testing. Which statement by the couple indicates the need for further teaching regarding genetics?
A) "We are thankful that our child's temperament won't be anything like either of our fathers' temperaments."
B) "We have a 62. chance of our child being a boy!"
C) "Genetic testing will help in identifying at least some genetic disorders."
D) "We are glad that heart disease just runs in our family and can't be a genetic disease."
E) "Since both of our parents are Asian, we will definitely be having an Asian baby."
Ans: A, D
A child's gender and race; the child's biological traits, including some behavioral traits or aspects of temperament; and certain diseases or illnesses are directly linked to genetic inheritance. Stating that the child's temperament won't be like their grandfathers' and stating that heart disease can't be genetic warrants the nurse to further explain genetic influences on their future child's health.
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