A 27-year-old male client tells a nurse that his siblings have sickle cell anemia, and he is concerned that his children might be affected by sickle cell anemia in the future. Which is the most appropriate advice the nurse should provide the client?
1. "Your partner and you should consult a genetic counselor."
2. "You will not pass sickle cell anemia to your offspring, so relax."
3. "You might pass sickle cell anemia to your offspring, so adopt a child."
4. None of the above.
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