The nurse is teaching parents of the child with sickle-cell disease how to avoid precipitating factors that can contribute to a sickle-cell crisis. Which are precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle-cell crisis?
A)Regular exercise
B)Fever
C)Dehydration
D)Altitude
E)Increased fluid intake

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Fever, dehydration, and high altitude are known precipitating factors for a sickle-cell crisis. Fever and infections can increase the body's metabolic demands and lead to sickling of red blood cells. Dehydration thickens the blood, increasing the risk of sickle cells blocking blood flow. High altitude can lead to lower oxygen levels in the blood, promoting sickling. Regular exercise, when not excessive, and increased fluid intake are generally recommended to maintain health and prevent crises by promoting good circulation and hydration.

The Nurse Is Teaching Parents of the Child with Sickle-Cell