A 3-year-old boy has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. His father and mother have requested a meeting because they do not understand how their son could have this disorder as neither one of them have the disease.

*Explain the pathophysiologic concepts of genetic disorders that should be discussed with the parents.

*Identify what teaching would be necessary for the short-term and long-term for the parents regarding their child.

*Include reference to the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice assigned reading to support your discussion.

AND

Support your initial response post with a full-text, peer-reviewed nursing journal article published within the last five years.