The nurse who has chosen to work in the field of genetics must have a clear understanding of genetic abnormalities when counseling parents.The nurse is explaining a single gene abnormality to new parents and states,"Although you are second cousins,you are at no greater risk for having a child with a genetic disorder."

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Parental consanguinity (blood relationships)increases the risk of having a child with an autosomal recessive disorder.

The Nurse Who Has Chosen to Work in the Field