Which Statement by a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia Indicates

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient with sickle cell anemia 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 can be lowered by having an annual influenza vaccination."

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