ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted for vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis. The client's Vital signs are: HR 1 10/min, BP 138/82, RR 22, Sp02 97% on 2 liters oxygen by nasal cannula. T. 98.8. pain 10/10 to the left lower extremity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's SpO2 is already at 97%, so increasing oxygen is unnecessary. Pain management is the priority in vaso-occlusive crisis. Severe pain leads to stress, increasing oxygen demand and worsening sickling. IV opioids (e.g., morphine) are the standard treatment. The BP is elevated but not critically high, and pain-related stress may be contributing. IV fluids help with hydration and reducing sickling, but pain management should be addressed first.
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