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The Person Who Has Huntington's Disease Asks If His Disease

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The person who has Huntington's disease asks if his disease will affect children he might have.Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

The person who has Huntington's disease asks if his disease will affect children he might have.Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?


A) "No. Huntington's disease has no genetic link."
B) "Yes. Your children will either have Huntington's disease or be carriers."
C) "No. Huntington's disease is caused by an autoimmune response."
D) "Yes. Because of the nature of Huntington's disease, 50% of your children will have the disease."

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