A client who has sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital.The client reports severe pain.Which action does the nurse take first?

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All of these are treatments for sickle cell anemia.However,the client in severe pain is likely to be in sickle cell crisis.To prevent further sickling of the red blood cells,adequate hydration of at least 200 mL/hr is needed during a crisis.The other interventions should be implemented after the fluids are started.

A Client Who Has Sickle Cell Anemia Is Admitted to the Hospital.The