The Goal of Preventative Therapy in Patients with Sickle Cell

question 13

Multiple Choice

The goal of preventative therapy in patients with sickle cell anemia who have had a stroke is to maintain a ____________.

• A)hemoglobin level above 10 g/dL (100 g/L)
• B)hemoglobin S level below 30%
• C)hemoglobin S level of approximately 40%
• D)hematocrit level of 33-36% (0.33-0.36)

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