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 causes shivering and discomfort.
B) Heat helps prevent the cells from becoming sickled.
C) Heat speeds production of new healthy RBCs.
D) Heat prevents vasoconstriction and impaired circulation.