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The caregiver of a child with sickle cell disease asks the nurse how much fluid the child should have each day. How much fluid should the nurse instruct the caregiver to provide to the child?
 
  A) 300 to 800 mL of fluid per day
  B) 1,000 to 1,200 mL of fluid per day
  C) 1,500 to 2,000 mL of fluid per day
  D) 2,500 to 3,200 mL of fluid per day

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the mother of a child recovering from sickle cell crisis. Which statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
 
  A) She loves popsicles, so I'll let her have them as a snack or for dessert.
  B) I bought the medication to give to her when she complains of pain.
  C) She has been down, but playing in soccer camp will cheer her up.
  D) I put her legs up on pillows when her knees start to hurt.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C



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