[Expert Solution]: 17 of 33 A newborn is diagnosed with…

Question: 17 of 33 A newborn is diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The newborn’s parent asks the nurse, “Should we have expected this even though neither I nor my spouse have sickle cell disease?” Which of the following responses should the nurse provide the parent? “Sickle cell disease is always possible, regardless of the disease status of the parent.” “If both parents carry the sickle cell trait, it can lead to sickle cell disease in your child.” “Testing for sickle cell disease is not part of the universal newborn screening.” “Are there any other relatives in your family that do have sickle cell disease?”