A nurse is providing genetic counseling to a couple who both have the sickle-cell anemia trait, but not the disease. The couple is trying to decide whether or not to have a child
What is the possibility that a child would inherit the disease? What is one reason they might consider not having a child?
What will be an ideal response
The chances of having a child with the disease are 25%. A reason not to have a child is that if a child is afflicted with sickle-cell anemia, the child will suffer and have severe pain.
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What will be an ideal response?