A Child with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA)develops Severe Chest and Back

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child with sickle cell anemia (SCA) develops severe chest and back pain,fever,a cough,and dyspnea.What should be the first action by the nurse?

• A) Administer 100% oxygen to relieve hypoxia.
• B) Notify the practitioner because chest syndrome is suspected.
• C) Infuse intravenous antibiotics as soon as cultures are obtained.
• D) Give ordered pain medication to relieve symptoms of pain episode.

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