The nurse is teaching a group of nurses on the topic of sickle cell anemia. Which statement is most accurate regarding sickle cell anemia?
A) "The trait or the disease is seen in one generation and skips the next generation."
B) "If the trait is inherited from both parents the child will have the disease."
C) "The disease is most often seen in individuals of Asian descent."
D) "Males are much more likely to have the disease than females."
Ans: B
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