When a parent reports multiple male miscarriages, the nurse should confer with the health care provider about a possible genetics referral for which type of conditions?

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Multiple male miscarriages suggest X-linked recessive conditions, since males only have one X chromosome and any genetic defect on that chromosome would result in a specific condition. A genetics referral may be necessary for further evaluation and diagnosis.

When a Parent Reports Multiple Male Miscarriages, the Nurse Should