ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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A nurse is providing care to an infant newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion about sickled red blood cells? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: The correct statements to include in the discussion about sickled red blood cells are B, D, and E.
B: Sickled red blood cells are c-shaped and tend to stick together more easily, leading to vaso-occlusive crises.
D: Sickled red blood cells are rigid, making it difficult for them to travel through smaller vessels, causing blockages and tissue damage.
E: Sickled red blood cells have a short life span, decreasing the number of red blood cells circulating in the blood, leading to anemia and tissue hypoxia.
These statements are crucial for understanding the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease and the complications associated with it.
Statements A, C, F, and G are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the characteristics or implications of sickled red blood cells.
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