A 60-year-old man and his 39-year-old wife would like to have children.Which information should the nurse provide concerning the risk for genetic disorders?

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At age 39, the woman runs a much higher risk of nondisjunction anomalies, such as Down syndrome, than younger women do. This is due to the increased likelihood of errors during cell division as a woman ages.

A 60-Year-Old Man and His 39-Year-Old Wife Would Like to Have