A married couple has two 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 statements by the mother may be expected?
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 son has been smoking marijuana and skipping school."
E) "I hope the new baby is a boy so he won't have the same illness."
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