The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic counselor, due to her previous child having a diagnosis of __________
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis
ANS: c
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a. Amblyopia rarely results from a genetic predisposition.
b. A subdural hematoma does not result from a genetic defect.
c. Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive illness. This client needs to be seen by a genetic counselor.
d. Glomerular nephritis does not result from a genetic defect.
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