Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease ( 15 Questions)
The client asks the nurse for an explanation.
Which response by the nurse is correct?
Jaundice and gallstones are common complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) because of hemolysis, which is the destruction of abnormal red blood cells. The breakdown of these cells releases bilirubin, leading to jaundice, and can also result in the formation of gallstones.
This choice is incorrect. Jaundice and gallstones in SCD are not caused by excessive iron intake in the diet.
This choice is incorrect. Allergic reactions to foods do not lead to jaundice and gallstones in SCD.
This choice is incorrect. Jaundice and gallstones in SCD do not result from an overproduction of normal red blood cells.
Choice A rationale:
Jaundice and gallstones are common complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) because of hemolysis, which is the destruction of abnormal red blood cells.
The breakdown of these cells releases bilirubin, leading to jaundice, and can also result in the formation of gallstones.
Choice B rationale:
This choice is incorrect.
Jaundice and gallstones in SCD are not caused by excessive iron intake in the diet.
Choice C rationale:
This choice is incorrect.
Allergic reactions to foods do not lead to jaundice and gallstones in SCD.
Choice D rationale:
This choice is incorrect.
Jaundice and gallstones in SCD do not result from an overproduction of normal red blood cells.