A Nurse Cares for a Female Client Who Has a Family

A nurse cares for a female client who has a family history of cystic fibrosis.The client asks,"Will my children have cystic fibrosis?" How should the nurse respond?

A) "Since many of your family members are carriers, your children will also be carriers of the gene."
B) "Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder.If you are a carrier, your children will have the disorder."
C) "Since you have a family history of cystic fibrosis, I would encourage you and your partner to be tested."
D) "Cystic fibrosis is caused by a protein that controls the movement of chloride.Adjusting your diet will decrease the spread of this disorder."