A Client Presents to the Emergency Department in Sickle Cell

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client presents to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis.What intervention by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Administer oxygen.
• B) Apply an oximetry probe.
• C) Give pain medication.
• D) Start an IV line.

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