What are the nursing priorities for a child with sickle cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis?
a. Administration of antibiotics and nebulizer treatments
b. Hydration and pain management
c. Blood transfusions and an increased calorie diet
d. School work and diversion
B
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A Antibiotics may be given prophylactically. Oxygen therapy rather than nebulizer
treatments is used to prevent further sickling.
B Hydration and pain management decrease the cells' oxygen demands and prevent
sickling.
C Although blood transfusions and increased calories may be indicated, they are
not primary considerations for vaso-occlusive crisis.
D School work and diversion are not major considerations when the child is in a
vaso-occlusive crisis
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