A child presents to the emergency department with sickle cell crisis. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?
A.
Administer oxygen.
B.
Assess and treat pain.
C.
Provide warm blankets.
D.
Start IV fluids.
ANS: A
All interventions are appropriate for this child. However, airway and breathing come first, so the nurse administers oxygen then starts an IV.
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