A female client who is a carrier of the gene for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy asks whether any of her daughters will have this disease.Which is the nurse's best response?

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Women who are carriers have a 50% chance of passing the gene to their daughter,who then are carriers,and to their sons,who then have the disease.This type of muscular dystrophy affects only males.The other responses are not accurate.

A Female Client Who Is a Carrier of the Gene