Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Which should the nurse include in the clientÔÇÖs plan of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hydration (B) prevents sickling in SCD. Limiting fluids (A) worsens crisis, calf swelling (C) is for DVT, and scheduled narcotics (D) risk dependency.