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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
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A child who is in sickle cell crisis.
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A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pain. During a sickle cell crisis, the sickle-shaped red blood cells block blood flow, causing tissue ischemia and severe pain. This pain typically occurs in the bones and joints. Constipation (
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A) is not a typical finding in sickle cell crisis. High fever (
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B) is not a common symptom unless there is an underlying infection. Bradycardia (
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C) is unlikely in sickle cell crisis, as the body usually responds with compensatory tachycardia.
Therefore, pain (
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D) is the most expected finding in a child experiencing a sickle cell crisis.
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