The nurse is preparing a client recovering from sickle cell crisis for discharge. To prevent future crises from occurring, the nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Eat a high-protein diet.
2. Keep well hydrated.
3. Abstain from alcohol use.
4. Avoid doing any types of exercise.
Answer: 2
1. Overall good nutrition should be encouraged.
2. Dehydration can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
3. Alcohol need not be totally avoided.
4. Exercise does not need to be totally avoided.
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