The nurse is caring for a client during a sickle cell crisis.Which intervention does the nurse implement for the client?

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Keeping the room warm can be used as a complementary therapy to relieve the pain of a sickle cell crisis.Cold can act as a factor in causing a crisis.Analgesia is an important part of relieving pain.The analgesia routine should be followed on an around-the-clock basis and should consist of IV opioids for severe pain,followed by treatment with oral doses of opioids or NSAIDs.High-volume intravenous fluids should be administered to minimize pain during a sickle cell crisis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client During a Sickle