A nurse is educating the parent of a toddler who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates that the teaching was effective?

A. "My child should not participate in contact sports.": While certain precautions may be necessary to prevent injury during a sickle cell crisis, toddlers are generally encouraged to engage in age-appropriate physical activity. Avoiding all contact sports is not a standard recommendation for this age group. B. "My child will need monthly blood transfusions.": Routine monthly blood transfusions are not required for all children with sickle cell anemia. Transfusions are reserved for specific indications, such as severe anemia or stroke prevention. C. "My child will need to take daily medicine to prevent infections.": Children with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk for infections due to functional asplenia and are prescribed daily prophylactic antibiotics, such as penicillin, to reduce infection risk, which is a key aspect of disease management. D. "My child should not receive immunizations.": Children with sickle cell anemia require all recommended immunizations, including additional vaccines like pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines, to prevent serious infections. Avoiding immunizations would increase infection risk.