The parents of a child with brachydactyly ask if their next child will also be affected. Which of the following is the basis for the nurses' response related to autosomal dominant disorders?
A)There is a 25% chance that the child will be affected.
B)All male off-spring are affected.
C)There is a 50% chance that the child will be affected.
D)All female off-spring will be affected.

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Brachydactyly is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning that there is a 50% chance that off-spring will be affected. It happens equally in males and females.

The Parents of a Child with Brachydactyly Ask If Their