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?

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Pain medication will provide the most direct relief for the child's severe pain during a sickle cell crisis. Comfort measures and diversional activities may provide some distraction or relaxation, but will not address the root cause of the pain. Preparing the child for painful procedures may be necessary, but it is not the most appropriate intervention for managing the current pain crisis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Is in a Sickle