The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Sickle Cell

The nurse is caring for a patient in sickle cell crisis. What is the rationale for providing warm compresses and blankets for this patient?

A) Sickle cell crisis pain can be exacerbated with shivering.
B) Heat relaxes the muscles and distracts the patient from the pain.
C) Heat promotes proper formation of red blood cells (RBCs) and prevents sickling.
D) Heat increases circulation by preventing vasoconstriction.