Which of the following outcomes demonstrates a knowledge deficit in a caregiver's role of managing the child's sickle cell anemia?
a. seeks medical care at the first sign of an infection
b. gives narcotics to assist with pain management in crisis episodes
c. prohibit the child from playing football or soccer
d. limits fluids in the evening to discourage bed-wetting
D
Treatment of sickle cell anemia includes seeking medical care at the first sign of an infection, being immunized for viral infections such as influenza, maintaining good hydration, avoid extreme heat or cold, and giving narcotics to assist with pain management in crisis episodes.
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