A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the pediatric unit for erythrocytapheresis. The nursing plan of care should include preparing for which of the following treatments?
A) Red blood cell exchange
B) Platelet transfusion
C) Chelation therapy
D) Splenectomy

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Erythrocytapheresis is a procedure that involves the exchange of red blood cells, which is used to treat sickle cell anemia by removing sickled cells and replacing them with healthy red blood cells.

A Child with Sickle Cell Anemia Is Admitted to the Pediatric