The Parent of a 12-Year-Old Child Who Has Sickle Cell

The parent of a 12-year-old child who has sickle cell trait (SCT) asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner whether the child may play football. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?

A) Children with SCT should not play any contact sports.
B) Children with SCT may not play for NCAA schools in college.
C) Children with SCT should follow heat acclimatization guidelines.
D) Children with SCT should not participate in organized sports.