Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Encourage physical activity as tolerated.
Rationale:
🏃♂️ Mild physical activity helps promote circulation and prevents blood stasis, which can trigger sickle cell crises.
🏃♂️ Children should avoid overexertion, dehydration, or extreme temperatures, but moderate exercise is beneficial.
🏃♂️ Cold compresses are avoided as they cause vasoconstriction and can worsen ischemia.
🏃♂️ Hydration is essential, especially overnight, to prevent sickling; fluids should not be limited.
🏃♂️ Surgical masks are not routinely needed unless there's an immunosuppression concern.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4
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