Parents of a newborn infant are concerned that their baby may have sickle cell disease. The nurse reviews the medical record and finds that both parents have the sickle cell trait. Which is the best response for the nurse to give the parents?
A) "Since neither of you actually has sickle cell disease, your baby is not at risk."
B) "Your baby has the disease, as you both carry the trait."
C) "As you both have the sickle cell trait, your baby will be tested for the disease."
D) "Have you talked to a genetic counselor about your concerns?"
Answer: C
Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder. Both parents must have the trait in order for a child to have a 25% chance of having this disease. The most appropriate response by the nurse is to tell the parents the baby will be tested for the disease.
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