The nurse is collecting information about sickle cell disease for an upcoming seminar.What should the nurse include as common triggers for a sickle cell crisis? (Select all that apply.)

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Factors that contribute to the development of a sickle cell crisis include those related to decreased oxygenation.Some examples include pneumonia with hypoxia,strenuous exercise,exposure to cold,diabetic acidosis,and severe infection.E.Use of oxygen will increase,not decrease,oxygenation.B.Chemotherapy should not affect oxygenation.

The Nurse Is Collecting Information About Sickle Cell Disease for an Upcoming