Which Statement by a Patient Indicates Good Understanding of the Nurse's

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient indicates good understanding of the nurse's teaching about prevention of sickle cell crisis?

• A)"Home oxygen therapy is frequently used to decrease sickling."
• B)"There are no effective medications that can help prevent sickling."
• C)"Routine continuous dosage narcotics are prescribed to prevent a crisis."
• D)"Risk for a crisis is decreased by having an annual influenza vaccination."

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Developing Countries

Nations with a lower level of industrial capability, technological sophistication, and economic productivity.

Acquired Disease

An illness that is not present at birth but develops after birth, often as a result of infection, environmental exposure, or lifestyle choices.

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Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, usually referring to diseases.