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Sickle Cell Disease ( 15 Questions)

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A nurse is caring for a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD)
The patient asks, "Why do my red blood cells become sickle-shaped?" Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A "Your red blood cells become sickle-shaped due to a genetic mutation that produces abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS)”

B "Sickle-shaped red blood cells occur because of an autoimmune reaction in your body.”

C "The sickle shape of your red blood cells is caused by a viral infection.”

D "Your diet and lifestyle choices contribute to the sickle shape of your red blood cells.”

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