The children of a man diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ask if they are at risk for developing this disorder. How should the nurse respond?
A) "No, this is not an inherited disorder."
B) "You may be at risk but genetic testing will help to answer this question."
C) "You have the same risk as the rest of the population."
D) "Yes, you will get this disorder."
B) "You may be at risk but genetic testing will help to answer this question."
Explanation: A) About 5-10% of cases are inherited, and most of these follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern in which a genetic mutation is inherited from one parent. The children of a parent with an autosomal dominant mutation have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene and developing ALS.
B) About 5-10% of cases are inherited, and most of these follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern in which a genetic mutation is inherited from one parent. The children of a parent with an autosomal dominant mutation have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene and developing ALS.
C) About 5-10% of cases are inherited, and most of these follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern in which a genetic mutation is inherited from one parent. The children of a parent with an autosomal dominant mutation have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene and developing ALS.
D) About 5-10% of cases are inherited, and most of these follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern in which a genetic mutation is inherited from one parent. The children of a parent with an autosomal dominant mutation have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene and developing ALS.
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