ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
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An adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assist RN with administering a blood transfusion. During a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can help improve oxygen delivery to tissues by increasing the number of normal red blood cells. This can help alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. Withholding opioids (choice
A) can lead to inadequate pain management. Initiation of fluid restriction (choice
C) is inappropriate as hydration is crucial during a sickle cell crisis. Encouraging exercise (choice
D) can worsen the crisis by increasing the risk of vaso-occlusive events.
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