Which of these drugs would the nurse expect to administer for a sickle cell pain crisis?
1. Morphine sulfate (Duramorph)
2. Meperidine (Demerol)
3. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
4. Ibuprofen (Advil)
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Rationale:
1. The pain during a sickle cell pain crisis is severe, and morphine is needed for pain control around the clock or by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
2. Meperidine is not used for pain control for clients with sickle cell pain crisis, because it could cause seizures.
3. Acetaminophen is used for mild pain, and would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a child in sickle cell pain crisis.
4. Ibuprofen is used for mild pain and would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a child in sickle cell pain crisis.
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