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The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 12-year-old client.
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History And Physical
Orders
Vital Signs
A 12-year-old male with sickle cell anemia presents with his father with generalized pain that worsened overnight. The client stated his pain is in his knees and ankles. His knees and ankles had a full range of motion on exam and were tender to the touch. Slight swelling in the ankles and knees was observed. The client states that the pain hurts a lot, and he has difficulty sleeping because of the pain. He rates his pain as a '7' on a scale from 0-10. The father denies any recent illnesses or any strenuous activity. The child's vaccines are current, and he takes no medication daily.
The nurse is implementing care for this client