In a child with sickle cell anemia (SCA), adequate hydration is essential to minimize sickling and delay the vasooclusion and hypoxia-ischemia cycle. The nurse teaches the parents to:
a. encourage drinking.
b. keep accurate records of output.
c. check for moist mucous membranes.
d. monitor the concentration of the child's urine.
Answer: c. check for moist mucous membranes.
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