A 6-year-old male presents with fatigue, jaundice, and irritability.A blood smear shows the presence of sickled cells.Erythropoiesis is compromised in this child; which crisis should the nurse monitor the patient for?
A) Vaso-occlusive crisis
B) Sequestration crisis
C) Aplastic crisis
D) Hyperhemolytic crisis

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An aplastic crisis occurs when erythropoiesis is compromised, often due to parvovirus B19 infection, leading to a sudden drop in hemoglobin and reticulocyte count in patients with sickle cell disease.

A 6-Year-Old Male Presents with Fatigue, Jaundice, and Irritability