The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle cell crisis in the child with sickle cell disease. Which precipitating factors to a sickle cell crisis will the nurse include in the explanation? Select all that apply.

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Fever, dehydration, and high altitude can all precipitate a sickle cell crisis. Fever and dehydration can lead to increased blood viscosity, promoting sickling of red blood cells. High altitude can induce hypoxia, which also promotes sickling. Regular exercise, when not excessive, and increased fluid intake are generally recommended to maintain health and prevent crises.

The Nurse Is Teaching Parents How to Prevent a Sickle