An infant was born with a condition resulting from genetic nondisjunction.What information should the nurse consider when developing a teaching plan for the parents?

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Nondisjunction is associated with pregnancy in older women because the likelihood of chromosome abnormalities increases with maternal age.

Answer: A 
 This statement is incorrect. Nondisjunction can cause significant chromosomal abnormalities that result in developmental delays, physical abnormalities, and increased risk for certain health conditions.

Answer: C 
 This statement is incorrect. The primary cause of nondisjunction is related to errors in cell division during meiosis.

Answer: D 
 This statement is incorrect. There is currently no cure for genetic nondisjunction, and while gene therapy shows promise in treating some genetic disorders, it is not effective for all conditions resulting from nondisjunction.

An Infant Was Born with a Condition Resulting from Genetic