A 5-year-old child is admitted to the hospital in a sickle cell crisis.The child has been alert and oriented but in severe pain.The nurse notes that the child is complaining of a headache and is having unilateral hemiplegia.What action should the nurse implement?
A) Notify the health care provider.
B) Place the child on bed rest.
C) Administer a dose of hydrocodone (Vicodin).
D) Start O2 per the hospital's protocol.

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Any number of neurologic symptoms can indicate a minor cerebral insult,such as headache,aphasia,weakness,convulsions,visual disturbances,or unilateral hemiplegia.Loss of vision is usually the result of progressive retinopathy and retinal detachment.The nurse should notify the health care provider.

A 5-Year-Old Child Is Admitted to the Hospital in a Sickle