A patient whose spouse has chronic myelogenous leukemia is concerned that future children will inherit that genetic disorder. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "The genetic makeup that created the chronic myelogenous leukemia in your spouse is not inheritable."
B. "Maybe you should re-think having children."
C. "I would be concerned, too."
D. "It could cause the same disorder, but it's a decision that you will have to make."
Answer: A
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A) In the abstract B) In the first paragraph of the report C) At the end of the introduction D) At the beginning of the method section
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