Reference no: EM134005059

Assignment:

Please read the Article: Treating Sickle Cell Anemia (attached) and answer the following questions below.

Questions:

1. Describe your experience in caring for patients, family members, or close friends who were/are diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease?
2. Prior to reading this article were you aware of these two drugs that have been approved by the FDA in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease? What did you think the treatment for Sickle Cell Disease is in the USVI?
3. As a nurse caring for a patient with Sickle Cell Disease what two strategies would you employ to decrease infection and stroke in these patients?
4. Discuss at least one way you would advocate for patients who are diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease?
5. How do you plan on using the information about treatment options for patients with Sickle Cell Disease?
6. Are you aware of any facilities that perform allogenic stem cell transplantation for patients who have Sickle Cell Disease? What education would you provide to patients who for religious reasons choose not to receive blood products from a sibling or other donor?
7. Are there any other comments that you would like to make with regards to Sickle Cell Disease?