Which is the highest priority goal when caring for a child with sickle cell disease?
A) The family caregivers' anxiety will be reduced
B) The child's skin integrity will be maintained
C) The family will verbalize understanding of the disease crisis
D) The child's fluid intake will improve
Ans: D
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