What are the nursing priorities for a child with sickle cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis?
A) Administration of antibiotics and nebulizer treatments
B) Hydration and pain management
C) Blood transfusions and an increased calorie diet
D) School work and diversion

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Hydration and pain management decrease the cells' oxygen demands and prevent sickling.Antibiotics may be given prophylactically.Oxygen therapy rather than nebulizer treatments is used to prevent further sickling.Although blood trAnswerfusions and increased calories may be indicated,they are not primary considerations for vaso-occlusive crisis.School work and diversion are not major considerations when the child is in a vaso-occlusive crisis.

What Are the Nursing Priorities for a Child with Sickle