What should the discharge plan for a school-age child with sickle cell disease include?
a. Restricting the child's participation in outside activities
b. Administering aspirin for pain or fever
c. Limiting the child's interaction with peers
d. Administering penicillin daily as ordered
D
Children with sickle cell disease are at a high risk for pneumococcal infections and should receive long-term penicillin therapy and preventive immunizations. Sickle cell disease does not prohibit the child from outdoor play. Active and passive exercises help promote circulation. Aspirin use should be avoided. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen should be administered for fever or pain. The child needs to interact with peers to meet his developmental needs.
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