A Patient in Sickle Cell Crisis Has Edema in the Hands

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient in sickle cell crisis has edema in the hands and feet. The nurse recognizes that this edema is caused by which condition?

• A) fluid overload
• B) poor venous return
• C) small vessel infarction
• D) dehydration

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