When discussing inheritance with parents of a child with a genetic disorder, which statement by the parents indicates they understand inheritance risk?
1. "This child has a genetic disorder, so future children will not have it."
2. "Each pregnancy carries the same percent risk of inheritance."
3. "I cannot have any more children, because they will all have the disorder."
4. "There is a good chance future children will be normal."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Each pregnancy carries the same percent risk of having a child with the disorder in question. The other statements indicate the need for further education regarding inheritance risk.
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