A nurse is educating a group of young women who have sickle cell disease (SCD). Which comment from a class member requires correction?
A. "Frequent handwashing is an important habit for me to develop."
B. "Getting an annual 'flu shot' would be dangerous for me."
C. "I must take my penicillin pills as prescribed-all the time."
D. "The pneumonia vaccine is protection that I need."
Ans: B. "Getting an annual 'flu shot' would be dangerous for me."
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