When Should the Nurse Start Closely Monitoring the Patient with Sickle

question 33

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse start closely monitoring the patient with sickle cell anemia? If:

• A) Oxygen tension is low
• B) pH is increased
• C) Plasma osmolality is decreased
• D) Fever develops

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