A client is newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Which information does the nurse include in the client's discharge instructions?
a. "Eat a diet high in iron."
b. "Take hydroxyurea (Droxia) every morn-ing."
c. "Be aware of the early symptoms of cri-sis."
d. "Do not use any oral contraceptives."
C
Clients need to know the early symptoms of crisis so that treatment can be started early to pre-vent pain, complications, and permanent tissue damage. The iron level is not low in sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea is used in the hospital during a sickle cell crisis. The use of oral contracep-tives is controversial because they may enhance clot formation, predisposing the client to crisis.
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