Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 121

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Clients with sickle cell anemia are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which of the following activities would the nurse recommend?

  

     A. A family vacation in the Rocky Mountains

     B. Chaperoning the local boys club on a snow-skiing trip

     C. Traveling by airplane for business trips

     D. A bus trip to the Museum of Natural History

    

    

Correct Answer: D. A bus trip to the Museum of Natural History

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Taking a trip to the museum is the only answer that does not pose a threat.

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Options A, B, and C: A family vacation in the Rocky Mountains at high altitudes, cold temperatures, and airplane travel can cause sickling episodes and should be avoided.

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