A nine-year-old child is being discharged after recovery from a sickle cell vaso-occlusive episode. The nurse teaches the parents the "do's and don'ts" concerning the child's care. The nurse is satisfied that the parents understand the principles of care when they state that they are:

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The nurse is satisfied that the parents understand the principles of care when they state that they are not permitting the child to engage in strenuous activities. Strenuous activities lead to increased cellular metabolism, causing tissue hypoxia, which can precipitate sickling.

A Nine-Year-Old Child Is Being Discharged After Recovery from a Sickle