The nurse is collecting information about sickle cell disease for an upcoming seminar. What should the nurse include as common triggers for a sickle cell crisis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anesthesia
b. Chemotherapy
c. Severe infection
d. Strenuous exercise
e. Use of nasal oxygen
f. Blood loss during surgery
ANS: A, C, D, F
Factors that contribute to the development of a sickle cell crisis include those related to decreased oxygenation. Some examples include pneumonia with hypoxia, strenuous exercise, exposure to cold, diabetic acidosis, and severe infection. E. Use of oxygen will increase, not decrease, oxygenation. B. Chemotherapy should not affect oxygenation.
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One of the first cities in North America to become involved in the Healthy Cities movement was
a. Toronto b. Boston c. Pasadena d. Indianapolis
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