You Are Working in a Clinic, and a 4-Year-Old Child

You are working in a clinic, and a 4-year-old child is brought in with a history of cleft palate repair. His parents say they want to have another child and ask youiftheir other children will have the same problem. They mention that Mom's uncle Bob had a cleft lip. What do you say?

A) "There is a 3% to 5% risk that your next child will be affected."
B) "Looking at your family history, I can tell that there is a 20% risk that your next child will be affected."
C) "Let's make an appointment with a genetic counselor who will help determine your next child's risk."
D) "You should have carrier testing to find out if your next child is at risk."