The Parent of a 12-Year-Old Child Who Has Sickle Cell

question 6

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 12-year-old child who has sickle cell trait (SCT) asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner whether the child may play football. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?

• A) Children with SCT should not play any contact sports.
• B) Children with SCT may not play for NCAA schools in college.
• C) Children with SCT should follow heat acclimatization guidelines.
• D) Children with SCT should not participate in organized sports.

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