A Sickle Cell Screen Ordered for a 2-Month-Old Based on a Family

Multiple Choice

A sickle cell screen ordered for a 2-month-old based on a family history of sickle cell trait returns with a negative result.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Discuss the importance of birth control to avoid exposing another child to the risk of this disorder.
B) Instruct the family in strategies to decrease the risk of sickle cell crisis for this infant.
C) Reassure the family that the infant will not develop sickle cell disease since the family history is for sickle cell trait.
D) Review the need for further evaluation to confirm this result.