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A nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a six-year-old patient who is in the acute phase of sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan?
  1. Administration of analgesia as prescribed
  2. Ambulation for at least six hours a day
  3. Fluid restriction of 1L per day
  4. Encourage patient to increase caloric intake
Explanation
Answer - A - Intervention that should be included in the plan is administration of analgesia as prescribed. The general objective in the treatment of a sickle cell crisis is bed rest, antibiotics for any infection, electrolyte replacement, analgesics, hydration, and blood replacement.
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