Which type of testing will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend for a couple concerned about the potential for having children with cystic fibrosis?

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Carrier testing is the most appropriate option for a couple concerned about the potential for having a child with cystic fibrosis. This testing can determine if either partner is a carrier of the gene mutation that causes cystic fibrosis. If both partners are carriers, they have a 25% chance of having a child with cystic fibrosis. Biochemical testing, FISH testing, and karyotype testing are not used for diagnosing or identifying carriers of cystic fibrosis.

Which Type of Testing Will the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse