medium · NCLEX-RN health-promotion
The nurse is providing genetic education to a group of young adults.
Which statement best describes the concept of a 'carrier' in autosomal recessive conditions like cystic fibrosis?
- 'A carrier can only pass the mutated gene to their same-sex children.'
- 'A carrier will eventually develop the disease if they are exposed to certain environmental triggers.'
- 'A carrier has a mild form of the disease and may develop symptoms later in life.'
- 'A carrier has one normal gene and one mutated gene for the condition.'
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