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A school-age child with sickle cell crisis


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A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Apply warm compresses to the affected area. This action helps to improve blood flow and reduce pain during a sickle cell crisis. Warmth can help dilate blood vessels, promoting better circulation and reducing the risk of further sickling of red blood cells. Initiating contact precautions (
A) is unnecessary as sickle cell crisis is not contagious. Decreasing fluid intake (
C) can worsen dehydration, a common complication in sickle cell crisis. Administering furosemide IV (
D) is not indicated as it is a diuretic and can exacerbate dehydration.

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