Which Statement by a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia Indicates

Which statement by a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates good understanding of the nurse's teaching about prevention of sickle cell crisis?

A) "Home oxygen therapy is frequently used to decrease sickling."
B) "There are no effective medications that can help prevent sickling."
C) "Routine continuous dosage narcotics are prescribed to prevent a crisis."
D) "Risk for a crisis can be lowered by having an annual influenza vaccination."

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