A child is diagnosed with an X-linked dominant inheritance disorder. What should the nurse explain to the parents about this disorder?

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X-linked dominant inheritance disorders appear in every generation. The pattern of inheritance is through the X chromosome and affects female offspring. All children will not be affected. It is unclear if the diseases caused by this disorder are life threatening.

A Child Is Diagnosed with an X-Linked Dominant Inheritance Disorder