When describing genetic disorders to a group of childbearing couples, the nurse would identify which as an example of an autosomal dominant inheritance disorder?
A) Huntington's disease
B) Sickle cell disease
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Cystic fibrosis
A
Response:
Huntington's disease is an example of an autosomal dominant inheritance disorder. Sickle cell disease, phenylketonuria, and cystic fibrosis are examples of autosomal recessive inheritance disorders.
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