At the end of a shift, a nurse documents the effectiveness of parent teaching concerning the transmission of hemophilia. Which of the following statements by the mother would best indicate an accurate parental perception?
1. "Hemophilia is a genetic disorder and I am a carrier, even though I do not have the disease."
2. "My son developed hemophilia because I had measles while I was pregnant."
3. "Since my husband isn't affected by the disease, our daughter will not be a carri-er."
4. "I know it is not necessary to have my two daughters tested for the disease."
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Women carry the trait and pass it on to their sons.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)