A 32-year-old man is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. His discomfort is controlled with pain medications, and he is to be discharged. What medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for him before his discharge?
A. Heparin (Heparin)
B. Hydroxyurea (Droxia)
C. Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)
D. Warfarin (Coumadin)
Ans: B. Hydroxyurea (Droxia)
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