A Patient Who Is Newly Diagnosed with Huntington Disease Asks

A patient who is newly diagnosed with Huntington disease asks the nurse whether this disorder can be passed on to future children. What should the nurse say in answer to this patient?

A) "There may be genetic concerns that should be discussed with the physician."
B) "Children will not be affected by the disease."
C) "The disease is passed on genetically in 75% of offspring."
D) "Each child will have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene."
E) "Genetic testing is can determine who has the disease.