The nurse is explaining the inheritance of Huntington disease to a newly diagnosed patient whose partner does not have the gene mutation. Which statement should the nurse make regarding family planning?
A) There is a 0% chance with each pregnancy that the child will inherit the gene for Huntington disease.
B) There is a 25% chance with each pregnancy that the child will inherit the gene for Huntington disease.
C) There is a 50% chance with each pregnancy that the child will inherit the gene for Huntington disease.
D) There is a 100% chance with each pregnancy that the child will inherit the gene for Huntington disease.

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Huntington disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning that if one parent has the gene mutation, there is a 50% chance with each pregnancy that the child will inherit the gene.

The Nurse Is Explaining the Inheritance of Huntington Disease to a Newly