A nurse is reviewing an article about genetic disorders and patterns of inheritance. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which of the following as an example of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder?

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Neurofibromatosis is an example of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, meaning that only one copy of the mutated gene, inherited from one parent, is sufficient to cause the disorder.

A Nurse Is Reviewing an Article About Genetic Disorders and Patterns