Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse provides care to a client who is admitted for a sickle cell disease (SCD) crisis.Which of the following is the priority prescription for the nurse to Implement when providing patient care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Administering pain medication. Pain management is a fundamental aspect of patient care as uncontrolled pain can lead to increased stress, decreased quality of life, and hinder the patient's ability to heal. Providing pain medication as a priority helps address the patient's comfort and well-being, allowing them to rest and recover effectively. Administering a bolus of normal saline (A) may be important, but pain management takes precedence. Administering oxygen (B) is crucial for patients in respiratory distress but pain management should be addressed first for overall comfort. Administering antipyretics (D) is important to reduce fever but addressing pain is the priority.