The nurse is constructing a pedigree for a client. Which symbol designates the client's biological parents?
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Correct Answer: 1
The square symbol connected to the circle with a straight line is the symbol that indicates the client's biological parents. The other symbols indicate an unaffected female, unaffected family member (sex unknown), and identical twins.
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