A nurse educator is teaching a group of parents how to prevent a sickle cell crisis in the child with sickle cell disease. What should the nurse instruct about the precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle cell crisis?
Select all that apply.
A) Increased fluid intake
B) Altitude
C) Fever
D) Vomiting
E) Regular exercise
Answer: B, C, D
Fever, vomiting, and altitude are some of the precipitating factors that contribute to a sickle cell crisis. Regular exercise and increased fluid intake are recommended activities for a child with sickle cell disease and will not contribute to a sickle cell crisis.
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