Does any one know the answer to this??

I'm not a nurse yet. And before I read the responses to others on here, I would go with lemonade as it is more hydrating for the patient especially the lemons is really good for the blood. Diet cola, no way. Milkshake, no because it causes too much mucous in the system. The other drinks have too much caffeine which I think might mess with the patients blood, causing his heart to race and affecting his cells.

I think I would have gone with Lemonade. The caffeine drinks are right out - a milkshake on a very hot day seems like a hard way to really hydrate. Lemonade - quick absorption and hydration.

also, milk has a fair amount of salt....

would have gone with the lemonade.

Loving the responses here! After reading your posts I'm starting to go with the lemonade answer. BUT, I will find out from someone, maybe I'll ask my professor. I will get back to you guys!

Judging by the posted responses, the answer has to be "all of the above."

Any update OP as to which answer your professor was looking for?

I'd like to know, too. :)

Iced tea has caffeine which will dehydrate you.

Sorry for the delay! I'm still waiting for my professor. Thanks for keeping up with it. I'll let you know as soon as possible!

I would have gone with lemonade for two reasons: 1) It would be more hydrating on a HOT day than a milkshake. 2) Most people with sickle cell are African American, correct (at least here in the states, in my experience)? Many African Americans are lactose intolerant. In my opinion, without knowing the ethnicity of the pt, I would assume AA and I would not recommend dairy products.

The correct answer is lemonade! Sickle cell patients have to maintain good hydration, helps prevent a lot of sickleing. So, on a hot day you would know that they understand their disease when they reach for the lemonade. Milkshakes are totally out. Iced tea and diet cola have caffeine which is a diuretic. I don't drink iced tea so I didn't know (or figure out) that it has caffeine when I took this test. Thanks again for all your ideas!