A patient tells the nurse that her husband has chronic myelogenous leukemia and is concerned that any of their children will inherit the same genetic disorder. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?
A) "The genetic makeup that created the chronic myelogenous leukemia in your husband is not inheritable."
B) "I would be concerned, too."
C) "Maybe you should re-think having children."
D) "It could cause the same disorder, but it's a decision that you will have to make."
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