A child has been diagnosed as having a genetic disorder based on a mosaic trisomy. The nurse recognizes that the mother understands the significance of this diagnosis when she states:

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A mosaic trisomy means that not all cells in the body have the extra chromosome. This allows for the possibility of having some normal cells, which can lessen the severity of the disorder.

B, C, and D are incorrect. Mosaic trisomies are not necessarily inherited and can occur randomly during cell division. The chance of passing on the disorder to offspring would depend on the specific genetic factors involved. The sex of the parent is not a determining factor. The age of the mother may be a risk factor for chromosomal abnormalities, but it is not the only cause.

A Child Has Been Diagnosed as Having a Genetic Disorder