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NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

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A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with sickle cell anemia. Which action is the priority of the nurse?

Administer pain medications, as ordered
Enforce bed rest
Maintain hydration
Maintain reverse isolation

Explanation

Answer: C - Dehydration is one of the most significant causes of sickling of the red blood cells. The nurse should ensure that the client is well-hydrated at all times. Pain medication is only ordered if the child is having sickle cell crisis. Maintaining reverse isolation is not appropriate.

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