When teaching parents of a newborn diagnosed with sickle-cell ...

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When teaching parents of a newborn diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia, the nurse will present which of the following true statements?
 
  1. A child with sickle-cell anemia is asymptomatic until about 1 year old.
  2. Sickle cells have longer life spans than those of normal red blood cells.
  3. Circulating sickle cells in the body is a painless process.
  4. A child with sickle-cell anemia is healthy much of the time.

Question 2

Nurses in the long-term care facility understand that residents:
 
  1. Are unable to have sex.
  2. Are incapable of orgasm.
  3. Continue to need sexual expression.
  4. Are not at risk for STIs.

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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Parents might be fearful that their child will be sickly and have no hope for a normal life, so it is important for the nurse to explain the child will be healthy most of the time except during periods of sickle-cell crisis.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Older adults might need increased time to achieve erection and lubrication, but are able to have sexual intercourse.