Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The client diagnosed with sickle cell disease is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which priority interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
IV fluids and pain medication (A) prevent sickling and manage vaso-occlusive crisis pain. Ambulation (B) risks hypoxia, 10 LPM oxygen (C) is excessive, and RBC monitoring (D) is not primary.