When Planning Discharge Teaching for the Patient Who Was Admitted

question 35

Multiple Choice

When planning discharge teaching for the patient who was admitted with a sickle cell crisis, which information will the nurse include?

• A) Drink only one or two caffeinated beverages daily.
• B) Take a daily multivitamin with iron.
• C) Limit fluids to 2 to 3 quarts a day.
• D) Avoid exposure to crowds as much as possible.

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