Question

What should the nurse teach about the prevention of sickle cell crisis to parents of a preschool child with sickle cell disease: (Select all that apply)

A. Limit fluids at bedtime
B. Notify the health care provider if a fever of 101.3°F or greater occurs
C. Give penicillin as prescribed
D. Use ice packs to decrease the discomfort of vasodilation-occlusion pain and in the legs
E. Notify the health care provider if your child begins to develop symptoms of a cold

Answer 1

To prevent sickle cell crisis in a preschool child with sickle cell disease, parents should notify the healthcare provider if a fever occurs, give penicillin as prescribed, and notify the healthcare provider if the child develops cold symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should teach parents of a preschool child with sickle cell disease the following prevention methods:

1. Notify the health care provider if a fever of 101.3°F or greater occurs: Since fever can indicate an infection, it is important to alert the healthcare provider to ensure prompt treatment.
2. Give penicillin as prescribed: Penicillin helps prevent infections in children with sickle cell disease by reducing the risk of bacterial infections, which can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
3. Notify the health care provider if your child begins to develop symptoms of a cold: Cold symptoms can indicate the start of an infection, which may lead to a crisis in children with sickle cell disease.