The nurse is aware that recreational sports that should be avoided by the child with sickle cell anemia would be:
a. Swimming
b. Snow skiing
c. Bowling
d. Canoeing
B
Exercising at high, cold altitudes should be avoided due to the reduced oxygen concentration.
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a. dependence b. relational c. subversive d. tactical
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1. Develop a plan of care and distribute it to the other disciplines of the healthcare team. 2. Plan a multidisciplinary conference to explore the patient's needs. 3. Contact the physician to report the discrepancies in the plan of care. 4. Advise the patient to contact the social services department.
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