When the nurse realizes that a child is in sequestration crisis, the nurse will assess for and most likely need to initiate interventions for:

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Sequestration crisis in children, particularly in those with sickle cell disease, can lead to a rapid pooling of blood in the spleen or liver, causing a sudden drop in hemoglobin and potentially leading to shock due to the acute loss of circulating blood volume.

When the Nurse Realizes That a Child Is in Sequestration