A School-Age Child Is Admitted in Vasoocclusive Sickle Cell Crisis

question 1

Multiple Choice

A school-age child is admitted in vasoocclusive sickle cell crisis.The child's care should include:

• A)correction of acidosis.
• B)adequate hydration and pain management.
• C)pain management and administration of heparin.
• D)adequate oxygenation and replacement of factor VIII.

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