The couple at 12 weeks' gestation has been told that their fetus has sickle cell disease. Which statement by the couple indicates that they are adequately coping?
A) "We knew we were both carriers of sickle cell disease. We shouldn't have tried to have a baby."
B) "If we had been healthier when we conceived, our baby wouldn't have this disease now."
C) "Taking vitamins before we got pregnant would have prevented this from happening."
D) "The doctor told us there was a 25% chance that our baby would have sickle cell disease."

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The correct statement, "The doctor told us there was a 25% chance that our baby would have sickle cell disease," indicates an understanding of the genetic risk associated with both parents being carriers of the sickle cell trait. This understanding reflects adequate coping by acknowledging the genetic nature of the condition rather than blaming themselves or incorrect causes.

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