Regarding the estimation and interpretation of the recurrence of risks for genetic disorders, nurses should be aware that:
A) With a dominant disorder, the likelihood of the second child also having the condition is 100%.
B) An autosomal recessive disease carries a one in eight risk of the second child also having the disorder.
C) Disorders involving maternal ingestion of drugs carry a one in four chance of being repeated in the second child.
D) The risk factor remains the same no matter how many affected children are already in the family.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The risk factor for genetic disorders remains constant for each pregnancy, regardless of how many children are already affected in the family.

Regarding the Estimation and Interpretation of the Recurrence of Risks