The nurse is preparing a three-generation family pedigree. A student asks the nurse the significance of the darkened circles. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Males unaffected by the disease."
2. "Males affected by the disease."
3. "Females unaffected by the disease."
4. "Females affected by the disease."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: A circle is the standard symbol for a female, and darkening the circle represents a female affected by a disease. A male is represented by a square.
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