A Client Who Has Sickle Cell Anemia Is Admitted to the Hospital.The

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client who has sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital.The client reports severe pain.Which action does the nurse take first?

• A) Administer one unit of packed red blood cells.
• B) Administer prescribed hydroxyurea (Droxia).
• C) Begin intravenous fluids at 250 mL/hr.
• D) Prepare for bone marrow transplantation.

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