A Sickle Cell Screen Ordered for a 2-Month-Old Based on a Family

question 62

Multiple Choice

A sickle cell screen ordered for a 2-month-old based on a family history of sickle cell trait returns with a negative result.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Discuss the importance of birth control to avoid exposing another child to the risk of this disorder.
• B)Instruct the family in strategies to decrease the risk of sickle cell crisis for this infant.
• C)Reassure the family that the infant will not develop sickle cell disease since the family history is for sickle cell trait.
• D)Review the need for further evaluation to confirm this result.

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