The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to a medical-surgical unit in sickle cell crisis. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to this client?
A)Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B)Ibuprofen (Advil)
C)Meperidine (Demerol)
D)Hydroxyurea

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A)Hydroxyurea decreases production of abnormal blood cells and leads to a lesser amount of pain being experienced. Meperidine is not used for pain control for clients in sickle cell crisis because it can cause seizures. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is used for mild pain, but they would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a client in sickle cell pain crisis.
B)Hydroxyurea decreases production of abnormal blood cells and leads to a lesser amount of pain being experienced. Meperidine is not used for pain control for clients in sickle cell crisis because it can cause seizures. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is used for mild pain, but they would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a client in sickle cell pain crisis.
C)Hydroxyurea decreases production of abnormal blood cells and leads to a lesser amount of pain being experienced. Meperidine is not used for pain control for clients in sickle cell crisis because it can cause seizures. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is used for mild pain, but they would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a client in sickle cell pain crisis.
D)Hydroxyurea decreases production of abnormal blood cells and leads to a lesser amount of pain being experienced. Meperidine is not used for pain control for clients in sickle cell crisis because it can cause seizures. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is used for mild pain, but they would not be effective for the severe pain experienced by a client in sickle cell pain crisis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted