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A patient is admitted to the emergency department in a sickle cell crisis. The nurse assesses the patient and documents the following clinical findings: temperature 102°F, O2 saturation of 89%, and complaints of severe abdominal pain. Based on the assessment findings, which intervention is the greatest priority?
Anoxia
A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or tissue, which can result in damage or dysfunction.
Hypoxia
A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.
Oxygen Deprivation
A state where there is an insufficient supply of oxygen to the body that can lead to critical health issues or damage to organs.
Developing Fetus
A term referring to a human embryo after the initial stages of development, specifically from the ninth week after fertilization until birth.
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