A man who has a Y-linked disorder has married a healthy woman.The couple is concerned about passing the man's disorder to their children.What should the nurse consider before responding to this concern?

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Y-linked disorders are only passed down from father to son. Since women do not have a Y chromosome, they cannot be carriers or affected by a Y-linked disorder. Therefore, only male children will be affected if the father has a Y-linked disorder.

A Man Who Has a Y-Linked Disorder Has Married a Healthy