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Title: A client has severe manifestations of an autosomal dominant disorder. The client's father is also ... Post by: moaz on Dec 13, 2021 A client has severe manifestations of an autosomal dominant disorder. The client's father is also affected by the disorder, but to a lesser degree. How would the nurse interpret this phenomenon?
▸ The mother must have an unexpressed form of the disorder. ▸ In this situation the child usually manifests the disorder at an older age than did the parent. ▸ This situation is an example of genetic anticipation. ▸ Environmental influences must have exacerbated the expression of the genetic tendency in the child. Title: A client has severe manifestations of an autosomal dominant disorder. The client's father is also ... Post by: amberdouglas on Dec 13, 2021 Content hidden
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