The nurse is caring for a child who is in a sickle cell crisis and has severe pain. Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate for this child?
1. Giving comfort measures, such as back rubs
2. Suggesting diversional activities, such as coloring
3. Administering pain medication
4. Preparing the child for painful procedures
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Severe pain requires administration of pain medication for pain relief. Comfort measures and diversional activities are not effective against severe pain in children. Comfort measures should be given to every child and can be used after pain medication is given. A child in severe pain is not capable of participating in or enjoying diversional activities. Preparing the child for painful procedures is not appropriate when the child is already in pain.
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