The nurse is reviewing the current patient census on a care area. Which individual is most likely to present with signs or symptoms of sickle cell anemia?
a. A 1-month-old boy who is Hispanic
b. A 5-year-old girl of Hispanic origin
c. A 1-year-old boy who is African American
d. A 3-month-old girl who is African American
ANS: C
In the United States, sickle cell anemia is most often found in those of African or eastern Mediterranean origin. B. Children of Hispanic origin are the least likely to demonstrate symptoms of sickle cell anemia. A. D. Symptoms are not present until after the age of 6 months due to the hemoglobin made during fetal life.
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