The nurse assessing a client with sickle cell anemia would recognize the common manifestation of the disease is
A) confusion.
B) diarrhea.
C) hypertension.
D) leg ulcers.

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Leg ulcers are found in about 75% of older children and adults with the disease. Diarrhea is not seen. The most common cardiovascular manifestation is heart failure. Stroke is a common neurologic outcome.

The Nurse Assessing a Client with Sickle Cell Anemia Would