A Patient Who Is Newly Diagnosed with Huntington's Disease Asks

A patient who is newly diagnosed with Huntington's disease asks the nurse whether this disorder can be passed on to his future children. How should the nurse respond?. Select all that apply.

A) "There may be genetic concerns that should be discussed with the physician."
B) "Your children will not be affected by the disease."
C) "The disease is passed only through the mother's blood line."
D) "Each child will have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene."
E) "There is a strong chance that your children will be carriers, but they will only develop the disease if their mother is also a carrier."