ATI RN
RN ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam 2023 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school aged child in sickle cell crisis. Which interventions are appropriate for this patient? (Select all that apply)
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A: Application of a heating pad to the painful areas helps to relieve vaso-occlusive pain in sickle cell crisis by promoting vasodilation and increasing blood flow.
B: Starting a Morphine PCA is appropriate for pain management in sickle cell crisis as it provides controlled analgesia for the patient.
D: Hydrating the patient with one-and-a-half-time maintenance fluid helps prevent dehydration and maintain adequate blood flow, reducing the risk of vaso-occlusive episodes.
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C: Encouraging the patient to ambulate often may not be suitable during a sickle cell crisis as it can increase the risk of pain and further complications.
E, F, G: No additional choices given, but typically options not directly related to pain management, hydration, or symptom relief would be incorrect in this scenario.
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