While Caring for a Child with Sickle Cell Disease, the Child

question 31

Multiple Choice

While caring for a child with sickle cell disease, the child develops a low-flow priapism. As a pediatric nurse, what method would you suggest to treat this condition?

• A) Epinephrine injections
• B) Oral pseudoephedrine
• C) Clot evacuation
• D) Surgical intervention

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