The nurse is caring for a client during a sickle cell crisis. Which intervention does the nurse implement for the client?
a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed.
b. Administer intravenous fluids to keep the vein open.
c. Keep the room temperature at 80° F.
d. Transfuse red blood cells (RBCs).
C
Keeping the room warm can be used as a complementary therapy to relieve the pain of a sickle cell crisis. Cold can act as a factor in causing a crisis. Analgesia is an important part of relieving pain. The analgesia routine should be followed on an around-the-clock basis and should consist of IV opioids for severe pain, followed by treatment with oral doses of opioids or NSAIDs. High-volume intravenous fluids should be administered to minimize pain during a sickle cell cri-sis.
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