A baby is born with a genetic disorder that did not affect either of the parents. What should the nurse realize about this baby's disorder?

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This scenario suggests that the baby inherited a recessive gene from both parents. It is possible that both parents are carriers of the genetic disorder but do not exhibit any symptoms themselves. Since this is a recessive disorder, the baby will only have the disorder if they inherit two copies of the faulty gene, one from each parent.

A Baby Is Born with a Genetic Disorder That Did