Question

An 8-year-old child is being discharged after recovery from a sickle cell vaso-occlusive (painful crisis) episode. The nurse teaches the parents the do's and don'ts of the child's care. What statement by the parents satisfies the nurse that they understand the principles of care?
1
Have the child schooled by a private tutor
2
Restrict the child's fluid intake during the night
3
Permit the child to play with just one peer at a time
4
Encourage the child to engage in low-intensity activities

Answer 1

Answer: Number 4

Explanation:

The  statement by the parents which satisfies the nurse because it shows that they understand the principles of care is :

4-Encourage the child to engage in low-intensity activities

Low-intensity activities are recommended  because arduous exercise leads to augmented cellular metabolism. This, in turn, results in tissue hypoxia, which can precipitate the production of sickle-shaped red blood cells and therefore anemia.