The nurse has created a pedigree for the client using the client's family history information. Which option points to the individual who is still alive, a male, and a widower?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 1
A square is used to denote a male. A circle is used to denote a female. Diagonal lines through the shape indicate that the individual has died. Married individuals are linked by a single horizontal line.
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