A patient with polycystic kidney disease is planning to be married and asks the nurse if his children could inherit this disorder. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Yes, but this condition is so rare that you shouldn't worry about it."
B. "You should ask your fiancée to come with you to your next office visit so we can discuss this."
C. "No, polycystic kidney disease occurs because of spontaneous mutations."
D. "Yes, this condition can be inherited."
Answer: D
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