A nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell disease. Which is ...

[anjilletteb]

A nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell disease. Which is a risk factor for sickle
  cell disease?
 
  A) Lack of iron in the diet
  B) Genetic predisposition
  C) Lack of exercise
  D) Systemic effects of nicotine

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has severe joint pain. Which of the following treatments might the nurse use to cause vasodilation and promote healing?
 
  A) Hot compresses
  B) Cold compresses
  C) AROM
  D) Immobilization

[Kimmy]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Hot compresses cause vasodilation, thereby drawing oxygen, leukocytes, and nutrients to an injured or diseased area to promote healing and prevent infection. Cold compresses are used to prevent edema. AROM are active range-of-motion exercises used in physical therapy. Muscle, bone, or joint fractures or diseases accompanied by damage to surrounding soft tissues are treated by external immobilization devices to alleviate pain and discomfort, prevent further injury, and promote healing.