A Child Presents to the Emergency Department with Sickle Cell

question 16

Multiple Choice

A child presents to the emergency department with sickle cell crisis.Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

• A) Administer oxygen.
• B) Assess and treat pain.
• C) Provide warm blankets.
• D) Start IV fluids.

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