A female client is surprised to learn that she has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "It doesn't affect people until they are in their 50s."
2. "I would ask the doctor if he's sure about the diagnosis."
3. "Females often do not experience the effects of the disease until menopause."
4. "All women have the disorder but not the symptoms."
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Women do not experience the effects of hemochromatosis until menopause when the regular loss of blood stops. This disorder is a genetic disorder and can affect individuals of all ages. The nurse should not doubt the physician's diagnosis. All women do not have this disorder.
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