The nurse is caring for a patient with sickle cell anemia.Based on the underlying pathophysiology of this disorder,the nurse should carefully perform which detailed assessment?

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Sickle cell anemia results in sluggish blood flow which increases the threat of stasis ulcers and makes it harder for existing wounds to heal.Careful assessment for skin breakdown is of priority importance in this patient.Lung auscultation,assessment of abdominal girth,and palpation of radial pulses do not directly correlate to sickle cell anemia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Sickle Cell