In talking with parents about the life expectancy of children who have the sickle cell trait, the nurse will share with the parents whose children with the sickle cell trait:

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Individuals with the sickle cell trait (carriers of one sickle cell gene and one normal hemoglobin gene) do not typically have a decreased life expectancy. They can live normal lives, as the trait usually does not manifest the severe symptoms associated with sickle cell disease.

In Talking with Parents About the Life Expectancy of Children