A male client of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The client and his partner are considering starting a family. Which of the following statements indicates the client has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?
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A. “I know that a single mutant allele is to blame for the health problem.”
B. “I know that new genetic mutations won’t occur between generations.”
C. “I know there’s no way of accurately determining the chance that my child will inherit the disease.”
D. “My children who don’t have the disease still run the risk of passing it on to their children.”

As of November 1, 2012, there were a total of 10 confirmed cases of Hantavirus infection in people who were recent visitors (mid-June to end of August, 2012) to Yosemite National Park. Three visitors with confirmed cases died. Health officials believe that 9 out of the 10 people with Hantavirus were exposed while staying in Curry Village in the Signature Tent Cabins. This is an example of
Answers:
A. the low rate of morbidity one can expect while traveling to Yosemite National Park.
B. the prevalence of Hantavirus one can anticipate if he or she is going to vacation in Yosemite National Park.
C. what the anticipated mortality rate would be if a family of five were planning to vacation in Yosemite National Park.
D. the incidence of people who are at risk for developing Hantavirus while staying in Yosemite National Park