A married couple has two teenaged children at home who have been diagnosed with the same autosomal dominant condition. The nurse is interviewing the couple after they become pregnant with their third child. Based on the nurse's understanding of related psychosocial issues, which of the following statements by the mother may be expected? Select all that apply.
A) "I feel so guilty."
B) "I feel like my daughter is angry with me because I am the one who has this bad gene in my body."
C) "I am depressed and angry with myself."
D) "My mother has been buying the kids a lot more gifts now that they've started to display problems related to their condition."
E) "My son has been smoking marijuana and skipping school."
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